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A reclusive GOP billionaire pulls back his money from Senate Republicans

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A major GOP donor who contributed nearly $200 million to support Donald Trump and other Republicans in the 2024 election is withdrawing financial support from Senate Republicans.

The donor gave nearly $200 million to support President Donald Trump and other Republicans in the 2024 election. Only Elon Musk donated more.

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