Billionaire Elon Musk announced that he would give away $1 million each day until the November election to someone who signs his online petition, with the first prize awarded at a PAC event supporting Republican Donald Trump. Musk handed a $1 million check to an attendee of the event in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, named John Dreher. This raised questions about the legality of the payments, as federal law prohibits making cash payments to voters to induce or reward them for voting or registering.
The Pennsylvania Governor raised concerns about the legality of Musk’s plan, calling it “deeply concerning.” The event was part of Musk’s America PAC, a political organization founded in support of Trump’s campaign. Musk has contributed at least $75 million to America PAC and has been actively encouraging supporters to vote early and get others to do the same.
Musk has been vocal in his support for Trump and has expressed concerns about the potential outcome of the election if Vice President Kamala Harris were to win. He has also suggested that the recent attempted assassinations of Trump indicate that he is disrupting the status quo. Musk’s petition emphasizes support for the First and Second Amendments, and attendees of the event were required to sign it to provide contact details for potential voters.
Despite Musk’s efforts to influence the election, there are signs that America PAC is struggling to meet its goals. Election law experts have raised concerns about the legality of the cash payments, which could potentially result in prison time for those involved in the scheme.
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