Bangladesh, Jan. 23 -- Elon Musk appears poised to reassert himself as a major force in US electoral politics ahead of the November midterm elections, according to a report published by The Wall Street Journal on January 22. After months of public distance and political ambiguity, the billionaire entrepreneur is reportedly preparing to throw his support behind Republican candidates, despite a highly publicized rift with President Donald Trump in mid-2025.

People familiar with the matter told the Journal that senior Republican figures, including Vice President J.D. Vance, have been in contact with Musk in recent weeks, seeking his assistance in helping the GOP retain control of both chambers of Congress. While the precise scope of Musks i...