Elon Musk’s political action committee (PAC) is legally permitted to proceed with its high-profile $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes in swing states, following a ruling by a Pennsylvania judge. The controversial sweepstakes, which Musk’s PAC has promoted to encourage voter turnout in the days leading up to the presidential election, was challenged by Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, who argued that it constituted a scam and violated state election law. However, Common Pleas Court Judge Angelo Foglietta ruled in favor of Musk’s PAC, allowing the sweepstakes to continue through Election Day.
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Philadelphia DA Sues Elon Musk Over GOP Voter Giveaway, Calling It “Illegal Lottery Scheme”
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has filed a lawsuit against tech billionaire Elon Musk, challenging Musk’s $1 million giveaway targeted at registered voters in Pennsylvania. Krasner, a Democrat, asserts that Musk’s initiative, funded by the pro-Trump organization America PAC, constitutes an “illegal lottery scheme,” calling for an immediate halt to the operation.
According to court filings, Krasner argues that the giveaway amounts to a form of election interference, alleging that Musk's project is designed to favor Republican turnout by incentivizing voter registration under the guise of. . .
Elon Musk Donates $75 Million to Pro-Trump PAC in Support of 2024 Campaign
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, known for his ventures in technology and space exploration, has made a significant financial contribution to a pro-Trump political action committee (PAC). According to federal disclosures released on Tuesday, Musk donated nearly $75 million to a pro-Donald Trump group over a three-month period, marking his most substantial involvement in political funding to date.
The donations were made through America PAC, an organization founded by Musk with the goal of turning out voters in key battleground states ahead of the 2024 presidential. . .