A Pennsylvania court is reviewing a lawsuit filed by Philadelphia District Attorney Lawrence Krasner against Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his America PAC over a $1 million-per-day giveaway to registered voters in key battleground states, just one day before the 2024 U.S. presidential election. The suit alleges that Musk’s campaign, which requires voters to sign a petition supporting free speech and gun rights, is an illegal lottery that breaches state consumer protection laws. Musk’s PAC, backing Republican candidate Donald Trump, has distributed $16 million since October 19 and plans a final prize on November 5.
Musk’s lawyer, Chris Gober, defended the giveaway, asserting Musk would not be "bullied" by partisan legal action. However, Krasner argues the lottery favors Trump supporters, noting two winners who previously attended pro-Trump rallies. Although the case was moved back to state court, federal authorities have warned Musk's PAC about potential federal election law violations. To date, Musk has contributed close to $120 million to the PAC. The case underscores concerns about election interference and the legality of financial incentives in voter mobilization efforts.
