# Elon Musk warns Democrats will make Puerto Rico a state after 2028 sweep

Elon Musk stated Democrats would grant Puerto Rico statehood following a 2028 US election victory.

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Elon Musk asserted these three actions would turn the United States into a permanent one-party state and end meaningful democracy. [^1]

Elon Musk stated on 30 October 2026 that a 2028 Democratic sweep of US federal government would result in statehood for Puerto Rico and Washington DC. [^2] Prediction market data dated 28 October estimates Democrats have a 91% chance to win the US House of Representatives, and 66% chance to win the Senate. [^3] US midterm elections will be held on Tuesday 3 November. [^4]

European observers are awaiting the United States midterm election results with anxiety. [^5] The article argues that even with favourable election results, repairing damaged US-Europe relations will take significant time. [^6] Elon Musk stated Democrats would increase the size of the US Supreme Court to gain an immediate majority if they win full control in 2028. [^7]

Elon Musk urged voters to elect 51 Republican senators in the current election to prevent this scenario. [^8] If Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congress, Donald Trump will have greater ability to advance his economic and trade policy agenda. [^9] The article states that nearly two years of Trump administration policies have strained relations with European allies. [^10]

## What this stands on

1. Elon Musk asserted these three actions would turn the United States into a permanent one-party state and end meaningful democracy. (Telemundo Puerto Rico, News)
2. Elon Musk stated on 30 October 2026 that a 2028 Democratic sweep of US federal government would result in statehood for Puerto Rico and Washington DC. (Telemundo Puerto Rico, News)
3. Prediction market data dated 28 October estimates Democrats have a 91% chance to win the US House of Representatives, and 66% chance to win the Senate. (Ekonomim, News)
4. US midterm elections will be held on Tuesday 3 November. (Ekonomim, News)
5. European observers are awaiting the United States midterm election results with anxiety. (elpais.com, News)
6. The article argues that even with favourable election results, repairing damaged US-Europe relations will take significant time. (elpais.com, News)
7. Elon Musk stated Democrats would increase the size of the US Supreme Court to gain an immediate majority if they win full control in 2028. (Telemundo Puerto Rico, News)
8. Elon Musk urged voters to elect 51 Republican senators in the current election to prevent this scenario. (Telemundo Puerto Rico, News)
9. If Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congress, Donald Trump will have greater ability to advance his economic and trade policy agenda. (Ekonomim, News)
10. The article states that nearly two years of Trump administration policies have strained relations with European allies. (elpais.com, News)

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