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DOJ Warns Elon Musk's America PAC Over Daily $1 Million Giveaway to Swing State Voters

Oct 23, 2024, 08:43 PM

Elon Musk's America PAC is offering registered voters in swing states at least $47 if they sign a petition pledging to support the First and Second Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. Signers will also be entered into a daily prize draw to win $1 million. The Department of Justice's Public Integrity Section has sent a warning letter to Musk's PAC, indicating that the sweepstakes might violate federal laws against paying voters, as offering financial incentives could be seen as illegal interference. Election law experts are divided on whether the giveaway constitutes a violation, but pressure is mounting on state and federal prosecutors to investigate the legality of the initiative. Complaints have been made that the lottery is 'clearly illegal,' and potential penalties could include jail time. The initiative is seen as pro-Trump, raising further scrutiny.