Elon Musk is throwing serious cash behind his latest political move, but experts are questioning if his tactics are even legal.
The tech billionaire, who has already pledged millions to support Trump’s 2024 bid, is now offering $1 million per day to Pennsylvania voters who sign his PAC’s petition backing free speech and gun rights.
At a glance:
- Musk promised $1M a day to Pennsylvania voters signing his America PAC petition supporting free speech and gun rights.
- Election law experts are concerned the cash giveaway may violate rules on incentivizing voter registration.
- Some argue Musk’s actions could cross a legal line, raising concerns about election interference.
Musk’s America PAC is making waves with its bold promise: $1 million every day to those who sign the petition in Pennsylvania, a critical swing state. The petition, which promotes support for the First and Second Amendments, is part of Musk’s effort to boost voter registration and support Trump’s re-election campaign.
However, legal experts are raising alarms. Election laws prohibit paying individuals to register to vote, and Musk’s offer of $1 million has been linked to the requirement that signers are registered voters. Critics argue this could easily cross the legal boundary.
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Brendan Fischer, a campaign finance lawyer, notes that while paying people to simply sign a petition might be legal, conditioning the payments on voter registration could violate federal law. Election law professor Rick Hasen echoed these concerns, saying, “The problem is that the only people eligible to participate in this giveaway are the people who are registered to vote. And that makes it illegal.”
Musk’s move is part of a broader effort to win over voters in Pennsylvania, and the cash giveaway is gaining attention nationwide. While Trump has not commented in depth on the plan, he praised Musk’s support, calling him “great for the country.” As Election Day approaches, the legality of Musk’s tactics will likely remain a point of contention.
Because every time a Trump supporter does something nice for people, the liberals pounce. How dare he help improve people’s lives!
