Elon Musk’s Potential Troubles Arise from Trump’s “Lottery” in Election Campaign

Elon Musk, the entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, recently made headlines by encouraging US citizens to vote. In a bid to incentivize voter registration, Musk announced a daily lottery with a chance to win up to one million dollars. However, as expected, this move has been seen as a political campaign in support of Donald Trump, whom Musk openly supports.

Nevertheless, this initiative may now face legal scrutiny. The US Department of Justice has raised concerns that promoting lotteries to encourage voting may violate federal law, potentially leading to serious consequences. While no charges have been filed against Musk thus far, authorities argue that offering money as an incentive to register and vote could be viewed as bribery and thus a violation of the law. If found guilty, Musk could face substantial fines imposed by the US government.

According to CNN, authorities have sent a letter to the project funded by Musk, cautioning against potential violations. It is worth noting that Musk pledged to offer one million dollars per day until November 5th to those who register to vote. Two payments have already been made, with the funds being distributed at Donald Trump rallies.

Shortly after the campaign was announced, Musk faced heavy criticism, with many accusing him of attempting to buy votes in favor of Trump, his preferred candidate. It is important to highlight that this offer only applies to individuals registering in key battleground states, which carry significant weight in determining the final outcome of the election. This further reinforces the perception that Musk’s initiative is aimed at supporting Trump, as reported by various sources and authorities.