Elon Musk's election promise of $1M daily giveaway sparks call for probe

[june04]

Pennsylvania’s Democratic Governor, Josh Shapiro, has called for an investigation into Elon Musk’s recent $1 million daily giveaway at a pro-Trump rally, expressing concerns about the legality of Musk’s actions. Over the weekend, Musk, through his America PAC, began giving $1 million checks to individuals who sign a petition supporting the First and Second Amendments. The petition is part of Musk’s initiative to support Donald Trump’s presidential campaign.

The giveaway occurred at a rally in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where Musk handed a $1 million check to a random attendee. Musk has pledged to continue giving $1 million daily until Election Day, offering financial incentives to registered voters in key swing states, including Pennsylvania. The petition also promises $100 to registered voters in Pennsylvania who sign and refer others.

Shapiro described Musk’s actions as “deeply concerning,” particularly due to the legal issues that arise when money is used to influence voter registration or voting behavior. U.S. federal law prohibits offering monetary rewards or anything of value in exchange for votes or voter registration, and violations are punishable by imprisonment.

Musk’s America PAC has been instrumental in mobilizing voters in battleground states, but the legality of these financial giveaways is likely to be scrutinized in the coming days. Given Musk’s wealth and increasing political involvement, the situation is drawing significant attention, especially as Pennsylvania remains a crucial state for both Trump and his Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris.