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Pennsylvania Judge Allows Elon Musk's Pro-Trump $1 Million Voter Giveaway to Continue Through Election Day

Nov 4, 2024, 10:28 PM

A Pennsylvania judge has ruled that Elon Musk's America PAC can continue its $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes through Tuesday's presidential election. The decision came after Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner sought an injunction to halt the giveaway, alleging it was an illegal lottery that violated state law. Judge Angelo Foglietta denied the request, allowing Musk's political action committee, which backs Donald Trump, to proceed with the daily million-dollar giveaways to registered voters in swing states, including Pennsylvania. Musk's lawyers argued that the winners are not selected at random but are chosen as 'spokespeople,' countering claims that the sweepstakes constitutes a lottery. The program is set to conclude on November 5, coinciding with the election day.