Elon Musk’s Million Dollar Giveaway
Elon Musk announced a PR stunt in which he would give away one million dollars to a registered voter in key battleground states every day until the election, raising concerns about potential violations of election laws. Musk’s organization, America PAC, received a warning from the US Department of Justice regarding the legality of the giveaway. The petition for the giveaway supports the first and second amendments, with Musk endorsing Republican candidate Donald Trump. Critics, including law professor Rick Hasen, argued that the giveaway could incentivize voter registration, which is illegal under US election law. The Justice Department was called upon to investigate the matter.
Controversies and Criticisms
The first million dollar checks were distributed in Pennsylvania, a crucial state with 19 electoral votes. Musk has been a long-time supporter of Trump and has hinted at a possible role in overseeing US finances if Trump is re-elected. Musk has also expressed frustration with regulatory requirements for his companies, Tesla and SpaceX. An article in Der Spiegel discussing Musk’s influence and support for Trump prompted Musk to make extreme accusations against the media for allegedly inciting violence against him. Musk downplayed the purported danger to his life but criticized media coverage of him and his advocacy for democracy and fair elections.
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