# Elon Musk Makes His Midterm Move, Trump Issues Ultimatum to GOP | 7/31/26 FIRST LOOK

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Podcast: [The Rubin Report](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rubin-report-432515)
Published: 2026-07-31T08:45:00+00:00
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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about President Trump threatening to withdraw Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general as Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis demand written guarantees that the controversial $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund is permanently dead; Elon Musk reviving America PAC for a massive midterm election spending and voter turnout push to help Republicans maintain control of Congress; and the growing backlash against overtechnologized cars as drivers reject touchscreens, surveillance systems, subscriptions, driver monitoring, and intrusive safety alerts in favor of simpler vehicles with physical controls; and much more. #RubinReport #ElonMusk #ToddBlanche #midtermelections #hightechcars #daverubin

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