Elon Musk's Million-Dollar Giveaways at Trump Rally Raise Legal Questions
Billionaire Elon Musk is giving away one million dollars daily until November's election, starting with a prize at a pro-Trump event in Pennsylvania. His actions raise legal concerns about potential violations of election laws that prohibit paying voters. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro described the payments as deeply concerning, with experts noting potential legal challenges.
Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla, has pledged to give away one million dollars each day until the upcoming November election, starting with a donation at a political event supporting Donald Trump in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
The first recipient was John Dreher, awarded at an America PAC event, an organization founded by Musk to support Trump's campaign by mobilizing voters in battleground states.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro described Musk's payouts as 'deeply concerning,' highlighting possible legal issues under federal election laws that prohibit monetary inducements to voters.
These events add to Musk's growing political involvement, raising concerns about the influence of his wealth on the presidential race.
Musk's efforts are part of a broader campaign to rally support for Trump's bid against his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris.
Legal experts suggest his actions could violate federal laws designed to prevent undue influence over voters.