Elon Musk’s bold promise to give away $1 million every day until the November election has raised serious legal questions, as election law experts warn the payouts could violate federal laws against offering monetary incentives to influence voting. At a pro-Trump rally in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Musk handed over the first $1 million check to an unsuspecting attendee, John Dreher. The giveaway, part of Musk’s America PAC initiative, aims to rally support behind Donald Trump by mobilizing and registering voters in key battleground states.
Critics, including Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, expressed deep concerns about the legality of these payments, suggesting that law enforcement might investigate. Federal law prohibits providing cash or anything of value to voters with the intent of influencing their registration or vote, a violation punishable by prison time. Musk’s actions, while energizing Trump supporters, are drawing scrutiny as the election race heats up.
