Philadelphia district attorney
charges that Elon Musk is trying to influence votes in swing states
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office has sued a political action committee run by billionaire Elon Musk, a Donald Trump supporter, who announced he was giving away $1 million to registered voters in swing states.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner alleges Musk and his America PAC of trying to influence voters in the upcoming presidential election.
Recently the U.S. Justice Department sent a letter to the super PAC founded by Musk, listed by Bloomberg News as the wealthiest person in the world, warning that awarding $1 million to registered voters could violate federal laws against paying voters for their votes.
“The Philadelphia District Attorney is charged with protecting the public from public nuisances and unfair trade practices, including illegal lotteries. The DA is also charged with protecting the public from interference with the integrity of elections,” Krasner said in a statement announcing the complaint.