Justice Department Questions Musk’s $1 Million Giveaway

DOJ warned Musk that the giveaway might violate federal law.

Justice Department Questions Musk’s $1 Million Giveaway
Photo of John Dreher receiving $1 million from Elon Musk in Harrisburg, Penn., on Saturday

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2024 - A $1 million daily giveaway by Elon Musk to registered voters in presidential election swing states is being scrutinized by federal law enforcement as a potential violation of federal voting laws.

Is it Legal for Elon Musk to Offer Voters $1 Million Each to Sign a PAC Petition Pledge?
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Sunday questioned Elon Musk’s America super PAC’s decision to give away $1 million/day to individual voters

The America Political Action Committee, headed by billionaire Musk, has been warned by the U.S. Justice Department that its giveaway to registered voters could violate federal laws that people cannot be paid for registering to vote. 

The giveaway gives random battleground state voters $1 million provided they sign a petition in support of the First and Second Amendments.

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