Elon Musk million dollar controversy
Elon Musk's recent initiative to give away $1 million daily to a randomly selected registered voter in battleground states has sparked significant controversy. Through his political action committee (PAC) AmericaPAC, Musk is offering this prize to those who sign a petition supporting the First and Second Amendments. This initiative specifically targets swing states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin, and is framed as promoting free speech and gun rights<br />Legal experts are debating the legality of this giveaway. Some argue that linking cash incentives to registered voter participation could be seen as "vote buying," which may violate federal laws prohibiting payments to incentivize voter registration or voting. UCLA Law Professor Rick Hasen has described Musk’s action as "clearly illegal" under U.S. Code 52 U.S.C. 10307(c), which penalizes offering financial rewards for voting or registration. However, others contend that because Musk isn't directly paying for votes or voter registration but only targeting already registered voters—the giveaway might not technically break election laws<br />This controversy underscores complex legal questions around election interference and financial incentives in political campaigns, with the potential for further scrutiny from federal regulators as Musk continues the giveaway until the November election.
