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Philadelphia DA Sues to Stop Musk's $1M Voter Giveaway
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Above: SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk speaks during an America PAC town hall on October 26, 2024 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Image copyright: Samuel Corum/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Facts
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk and his America PAC, seeking to halt a $1M daily giveaway to registered voters in swing states.
The lawsuit alleges that the giveaway is an "illegal lottery scheme" that violates Pennsylvania's consumer protection laws and could interfere with the integrity of elections.
The Spin
Republican narrative
Musk's million-dollar giveaway is a clever way to raise awareness about the election and support for constitutional rights. It's not influencing votes since winners are chosen randomly and have already registered. Democrats are just trying to stop it because they're worried about losing steam in the campaign.
Democratic narrative
This is a blatant attempt to influence the election in swing states. The giveaway targets registered voters in specific battleground areas, incentivizing voter registration and potentially swaying the outcome. It's an unregulated lottery that violates state laws and threatens the integrity of the democratic process.
