A Philadelphia judge has ordered Elon Musk to attend a court hearing concerning his recent $1 million-a-day election giveaway. This initiative, run by his political action committee (PAC), America PAC, aims to offer daily $1 million prizes to registered voters in battleground states who sign a petition supporting free speech and gun rights. The Philadelphia District Attorney filed a lawsuit against this giveaway, arguing it functions as an illegal lottery that incentivizes voters and gathers personal data, potentially violating federal election laws against offering financial incentives for voter influence.
The court hearing, scheduled for Thursday, will address these concerns and explore the legality of the giveaway, especially given that federal election laws prohibit certain financial rewards tied to voting actions. Experts note that while the legality is complex, the DOJ has warned that such a scheme might constitute an improper inducement, further complicating Musk’s efforts to support the Trump campaign in the tight race against Vice President Kamala Harris.
