EXCLUSIVE — OCONOMOWOC, Wisconsin — How did a state court race, that in any other circumstance would be ignored by the White House, end up on President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s radar? 

Turns out, it was the brainchild of two men: former Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker and Keith Gilkes. The latter is the longtime head of Walker’s political operation who also oversaw Musk’s efforts in Wisconsin last year, ultimately helping deliver a win for the president over former Vice President Kamala Harris.