Elon Musk warned that he will fight back if Democrats gain control of the U.S. Congress and attempt to investigate him or his companies, including Tesla and SpaceX. Responding to reports that Democratic lawmakers are considering oversight actions against him, Musk posted on his social media platform: "He who lives by the sword shall die by the sword," adding that those targeting him should expect him to identify and confront the real operators behind the scenes rather than just their proxies. Musk has been a major donor to Republican candidates and served in an advisory role with the Trump administration through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). His companies maintain significant business dealings with the federal government, which could face heightened scrutiny under a Democratic congressional majority.