Elon Musk’s $1 million election stunt is probably illegal — and the government is unlikely to stop him
Musk’s giveaway to swing state voters who signed an America PAC petition likely violates laws against paying people to vote.
Big money has always been a part of elections. So is what Elon Musk is doing illegal?
The tech billionaire's daily payouts have garnered scrutiny. Here's what the law says and why no one, so far, is stopping him.
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Column: Elon Musk’s voter lottery looks illegal. Too bad he’ll probably get away with it
The billionaire and Donald Trump backer gave away millions to induce registrations in swing states. But violations of election law are often hard to address.
Election officials, concerned about misinformation, confront Elon Musk on his own turf
Local election officials have been taking to X to refute owner Elon Musk's false election claims -- but their reach pales in comparison to Musk's 200 million followers.
Elon Musk Put on Legal Notice Over $1 Million Voter Giveaway: Attorney
The DOJ has placed SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on legal notice for his $1 million voter giveaway, says former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance.
'So unfortunate' Elon Musk is working to 'disseminate' disinformation: Michigan AG
Battleground Michigan is heightening its security at the polls amid threats and intimidation to election officials. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joins Ana Cabrera to discuss this year's presidential election and when we can expect results.
DOJ warned Elon Musk about his $1 million voting sweepstakes in swing states: reports
The Department of Justice warned Elon Musk's America Super PAC that the sweepstakes could violate federal law, per reports.
Voters Taking $1 Million From Elon Musk Could Face Legal Trouble—Attorney
Elon Musk's giveaway could land voters in legal trouble, a legal expert has said. The Donald Trump-supporting Tesla billionaire is offering monetary prizes to swing state voters who sign a petition supporting the First and Second Amendments.
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Elon Musk Sure Seems Scared After That DOJ Warning on His Dumb Lottery
The Justice Department warned Elon Musk that his $1 million giveaway could come with a prison sentence—and it appears he’s ...
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Elon Musk’s Latest Pro-Trump Move? A Shady Meeting With Rupert Murdoch
Stacey Williams first met Trump in 1992 after being introduced to him by Epstein at a Christmas party. The model dated ...
Elon Musk says all voting should be 'in person' while his super PAC promotes voting by mail
Tech billionaire Elon Musk said Friday that all voting should be “in person,” contradicting his own history of voting by mail ...
Elon Musk is offering $1 million a day to sign his PAC petition. Is that legal?
Elon Musk's pledge to give away $1 million a day to voters for signing his PAC's petition is prompting questions about its ...
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Elon Musk, Jocelyn Benson feud: Does Michigan have more voter registrations than eligible voters?
Does Michigan have more voter registrations than eligible voters? An administrative quirk in voting records was the subject ...
Elections expert: Voting surges across U.S., and so does election disinformation
Deadline for registered voters in Palm Beach County to request vote-by-mail ballot; plus what is the Elon Musk petition?
The X factor: How Trump ally Elon Musk is using social media to prime voter mistrust ahead of 2024 election
CBS News analysis finds tech billionaire and Trump supporter Elon Musk has amassed billions of views in posts on X about ...
Justice Department Warns Musk That His $1 Million Giveaway Might Be Illegal
Elon Musk’s super PAC, which supports Donald Trump’s presidential bid, is giving cash prizes to registered voters who sign a ...