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For Trump, Elon Musk Is a Liability, but Still Useful for Now

Elon Musk has become a valuable heat shield for a president who avoids blame at any cost.

© Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times

Elon Musk has become an essential component of both President Trump’s political operation and the broader Republican Party apparatus.

Who Is Susan Crawford, the Liberal Judge Who Won Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Race?

2 April 2025 at 20:30
Judge Crawford defeated Judge Brad Schimel, who was backed by President Trump, for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. She worked as a prosecutor and in private practice before joining the bench.

© Jamie Kelter Davis for The New York Times

Judge Susan Crawford won a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday, defeating her opponent, Judge Brad Schimel.

Susan Crawford Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Election, Despite Elon Musk’s Millions

2 April 2025 at 13:45
Susan Crawford defeated Brad Schimel for a State Supreme Court seat in a race that shattered spending records and maintained a liberal majority on the court.

© Jamie Kelter Davis for The New York Times

Judge Susan Crawford, the liberal candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, after voting on Tuesday in Madison. Judge Crawford’s opponent ran on his loyalty to President Trump and was powered by record spending from Elon Musk.
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