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Elon Musk's $1 Million Voter Incentive Sparks Legal Concerns

Musk's financial incentives for pro-Trump swing state voters face scrutiny over potential violations of federal election laws.

  • Former Republican officials have requested a DOJ investigation into Musk's lottery, alleging it may violate federal laws against paying for voter registration.
  • Musk's America PAC is offering $1 million daily prizes to registered swing state voters who sign a petition supporting free speech and gun rights.
  • Pennsylvania has seen a notable increase in Republican voter registrations following Musk's financial incentives.
  • Legal experts are divided on the legality of Musk's actions, with some asserting it clearly breaches federal election law.
  • A recent poll shows that 62% of Americans believe paying voters to sign political petitions should be illegal.
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