Elon Musk's $1 Million Election Campaign Faces Legal Challenges
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has warned him that offering cash to influence voters is against the law.
Musk and his PAC haven’t responded to the DOJ's warning yet. Critics, including Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, say Musk is trying to buy an election.
Elon Musk’s plan to give $1 million a day to voters supporting Donald Trump is running into legal issues.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has warned him that offering cash to influence voters is against the law. Robert Heberle, who heads the DOJ’s election crimes unit, sent Musk a letter explaining that breaking U.S. voting laws could result in a prison sentence of up to five years.
Musk’s initiative, called “America PAC,” encourages registered voters in important swing states like Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Wisconsin to sign a petition backing the First and Second Amendments for a chance to win cash prizes.
The goal is to get one million signatures by November 5, and some winners, like “Andy from Holly Springs, NC,” have already claimed their prizes.
Musk and his PAC haven’t responded to the DOJ's warning yet. Critics, including Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, say Musk is trying to buy an election.
It’s unclear if Musk will keep this campaign going without facing legal trouble as things progress.
