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Former GOP Officials Urge Garland to Investigate Elon Musk's $1 Million Cash Payments

Oct 22, 2024, 01:17 PM

Former Republican lawmakers and Justice Department officials have called on Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate tech billionaire Elon Musk. The calls for investigation stem from Musk's public offerings of cash payments, including a chance at $1 million, to registered voters in swing states who sign his political organization’s petition. The law Musk is accused of violating carries a $10,000 fine and up to five years in prison. Eleven former Republican officials are among those urging Garland to take action. Democrats and former federal prosecutors are also demanding an investigation.