Elon Musk's $1 million voter petition lottery falls in a legal gray area, experts say
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World - The Guardian
Is it wrong for Elon Musk to offer voters $1m a day to get Trump elected? That’s a tough one | Marina Hyde
The great and good of US media and politics can’t decide if the lavish giveaway is unethical or illegal. I’m no expert, but it seems off to me. For a guy who has spent his entire life making “I am ...8 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Business - The New York Times
Why Elon Musk’s $1 Million Giveaways Could Be Troublesome
Legal experts question the billionaire’s plan to hand out huge payments in battleground states as part of a get-out-the-vote drive.Yesterday -
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Legal concerns over billionaire Elon Musk PAC giveaway to support Trump
A campaign tactic by Donald Trump ally Elon Musk is raising new legal concerns. The billionaire is offering a big cash prize to battleground state voters who sign a petition for his Trump super ...8 hours ago - Elon Musk -
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How Trump ally Elon Musk is using social media to prime voter mistrust
CBS News analysis finds tech billionaire and Trump supporter Elon Musk has amassed billions of views in posts on X about election fraud conspiracies.21 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Elon Musk's PAC giveaway raises legal concerns
Elon Musk is giving away big bucks to random voters who sign a petition from his political action committee. But there's a catch — and it's raising concerns about possible campaign finance ...21 hours ago - Elon Musk -
Top stories - CBS News
Is Elon Musk's $1 million election giveaway legal?
Elon Musk announced Saturday he is giving away $1 million daily through Nov. 5 to swing state voters who sign a petition for his pro-Trump political action committee. Musk has already committed at ...22 hours ago - Elon Musk -
Top stories - NBC News
Elon Musk's $1 million voter petition lottery falls in a legal gray area, experts say
Elon Musk’s daily $1 million lottery for registered swing state voters who sign his super PAC’s petition falls into a legal gray area and could potentially violate election law, three experts told ...23 hours ago -
Politics - NBC News
Elon Musk could face ‘legal liability’ for his $1 million giveaway, says election law expert
NBC News Election Law Analyst Nate Persily discusses the legal questions surrounding billionaire tech founder Elon Musk’s latest election effort to support former President Trump ahead of the ...Yesterday - Elon Musk -
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Musk is giving some US voters $1m. Is it legal?
Two voters have already picked up their lottery-style cheques for a million dollars from Elon Musk.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Walz says Musk’s $1m voter giveaway reflects that Trump has ‘no plan’
Democratic vice-presidential candidate criticizes tech CEO’s ploy that is under scrutiny for possible vote buying. Tim Walz , Minnesota governor and Democratic vice-presidential candidate, said ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Business - CNBC
Elon Musk offers $1 million a day to entice swing state voters to sign petition
Elon Musk said he will give away $1 million daily until Election Day to registered voters in swing states who sign his America PAC petition.Yesterday - Elon Musk -
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Elon Musk's $1 million-a-day election giveaway sparks legal doubts
Elon Musk's pledge to give away $1 million a day to voters for signing his PAC's petition is prompting questions about its legality.Yesterday - Elon Musk -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Elon Musk Is Giving Away $1 Million a Day in Bid to be the 'Secretary of Cost-Cutting'
Four days spent barnstorming Pennsylvania for Donald Trump highlighted support for the tech titan leading a new government efficiency effort.Yesterday - Elon Musk -
Top stories - The New York Times
Musk’s $1 Million Offer Raises New Legal Questions
Some election lawyers said the giveaway may run into laws that prohibit paying people to register to vote.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
More than 1 million voters cast early ballots in North Carolina
Nearly 1.01 million North Carolinians have already voted in the November general election, state officials reported Sunday. The North Carolina State Election Board said 1,008,123 ballots have ...Yesterday -
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Musk offers voters $1M to sign PAC petition backing the Constitution
He wants voters to sign his PAC’s petition backing the Constitution.Yesterday - Elon Musk -
Business - Financial Times
Musk under fire over $1mn prize offer for voters who sign petition
Pennsylvania governor says officials should consider whether billionaire’s raffle breaches electoral law2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Shapiro says Musk's plan to award $1M to Pennsylvania voters who sign his petition is 'deeply concerning'
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) said tech billionaire Elon Musk’s plan to give $1 million to voters who sign his America PAC petition ahead of Election Day is “deeply concerning.” “I think there ...2 days ago -
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Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro: Law enforcement should 'take a look at' Elon Musk voter payments
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Sunday that tech mogul Elon Musk’s plan to give money to registered voters in Pennsylvania is “deeply concerning” and “it’s something that law enforcement could ...2 days ago - Elon Musk -
Politics - NBC News
Gov. Shapiro says law enforcement could look at Elon Musk’s $1M giveaway to super PAC supporters
During an interview with Meet the Press, Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-Pa.) questions the legality of Elon Musk promising $1 million giveaways to voters who sign his super PAC’s petition “in favor of free ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Elon Musk promises to award $1m every day to voters as he steps up campaigning for Trump
The billionaire’s Trump-supporting Pac will give the money to those who sign a petition that encourages Republicans to register to vote. Elon Musk said his Trump-supporting political action ...2 days ago - Elon Musk -
Politics - The Hill
Musk says he'll award $1 million every day to Pennsylvania voters who sign his petition
Elon Musk announced he will pay up to $1 million per day to Pennsylvania voters who sign his America PAC petition leading up to Election Day. The petition asks signers to support free speech and ...2 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Elon Musk says all voting should be 'in person' while his super PAC promotes voting by mail
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Elon Musk raises payment offer to $100 for voters who sign petition for gun and speech rights
Billionaire Elon Musk has upped his financial offer for registered swing state voters to sign a conservative-leaning petition.4 days ago - Elon Musk -
Top stories - The New York Times
Meet the Candidate: Elon Musk
The billionaire is spending a fortune to support former President Donald J. Trump. But at a town hall event in Pennsylvania, he looked an awful lot like a politician himself.4 days ago - Elon Musk -
Business - Inc.
Elon Musk Commits $70 Million to Boost Donald Trump
The billionaire tech mogul has become one of the biggest GOP donors through his America PAC.5 days ago - Elon Musk -
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Elon Musk commits $70 million to boost Donald Trump
Elon Musk, the tech mogul who is the world’s richest man, plunged more than $70 million of his personal fortune into helping Donald Trump and other Republicans win in November’s election, making ...5 days ago - Elon Musk -
Tech - Wired
Here's Just How Massive Elon Musk's $75 Million Trump Donation Is
Elon Musk isn't the only Silicon Valley billionaire to line up behind Donald Trump's presidential campaign. See how his donations, which total $75 million, make everyone else look tiny in comparison.5 days ago - Donald Trump -
Tech - ABC News
Elon Musk commits $70 million to boost Donald Trump
Elon Musk, the tech mogul who is the world’s richest man, plunged more than $70 million of his personal fortune into helping Donald Trump and other Republicans win in November’s election, making ...5 days ago - Elon Musk -
Business - CNBC
Elon Musk gives pro-Trump PAC $75 million, announces Pennsylvania voter tour
Billionaire Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump over Kamala Harris after Trump was nearly assassinated at a campaign rally.6 days ago - Elon Musk -
Top stories - NBC News
Elon Musk has given nearly $75 million to his pro-Trump super PAC
Elon Musk has given nearly $75 million to America PAC, the super PAC that he created to support Donald Trump, according to a campaign finance filing.6 days ago - Elon Musk -
Politics - The Hill
Elon Musk loaded $75 million into his pro-Trump super PAC in 3 months
Elon Musk has personally contributed at least $75 million to his pro-Trump America PAC since July as he pushes for the former president to return to the White House, according to new campaign ...6 days ago - Elon Musk -
World - The Guardian
Elon Musk was not barred from UK investment summit, says cabinet minister
SpaceX owner would be invited in future if he had investment streams the UK could bid for, says Peter Kyle. Elon Musk would be welcome at future UK investment summits if and when he had investment ...October 14 - United Kingdom