Billionaire Elon Musk is shaking up the political landscape by pledging $1 million daily to petition signers ahead of the November election. At a recent Harrisburg rally supporting Donald Trump, Musk awarded the first prize, raising legal concerns. The move is part of his effort to mobilize voters for the former president.
John Dreher, the event’s unsuspecting recipient of the $1 million check, accepted the money as Musk joked, “You’re welcome.” However, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro criticized the giveaways, warning they may violate federal election laws against paying voters.
Musk, through his America PAC, has contributed $75 million to Trump’s campaign, helping fund efforts to engage voters in key battleground states. Experts are now questioning whether these payouts could land the billionaire in legal trouble.
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