Elon Musk Endorses Rick Scott for Senate's Top Spot

Businessman Elon Musk has endorsed Republican Senator Rick Scott for U.S. Senate majority leader as the party looks to fill the role after winning control of the chamber. Current leader Mitch McConnell plans to step down. Unclear House control could greatly influence Trump's agenda.

Elon Musk, a prominent tech billionaire, has thrown his support behind Republican Senator Rick Scott for the role of U.S. Senate majority leader. This endorsement comes as the party seeks to fill the influential position after regaining control of the Senate.

Current Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell intends to step down after the recent election, creating a leadership vacuum. Musk, a recent ally of former President Donald Trump, announced his support for Scott, who is a wealthy healthcare executive and the current Senator from Florida. This backing may strengthen Scott's bid, but his challenge remains to rally Republican moderates to his cause.

On the House side, the Republicans have yet to secure control. With 213 seats won, they are just shy of the 218 needed for a majority. The outcome could significantly impact the likelihood of enacting Trump's proposed policies, with remaining votes being counted in critical races across Western states.

(With inputs from agencies.)