Senator Cory Booker, a New Jersey Democrat, said during an appearance on NBC News on Sunday that he would not accept campaign donations from billionaire Elon Musk , but added that he would "welcome" the Tesla CEO getting involved in politics "in a more substantive way."

Newsweek has reached out to Booker for comment via email on Sunday.

Why It Matters

Musk led the cost-cutting task force known as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) until the end of May. He served as a close adviser and key ally to President Donald Trump , and helped bankroll his 2024 campaign with more than $250 million in donations.

On Tuesday, he turned against the administration, speaking out against the One Big Beautiful Bill spending proposal, calling it a " disgusting abomination ." Musk's p

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