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esla CEO Elon Musk’s controversial plan to award $1 million prizes to registered voters in swing states has sparked legal concerns. Musk, the world’s wealthiest individual, is offering the money to individuals who sign a petition supporting the First and Second Amendments of the Constitution. These individuals must be registered voters in battleground states such as Pennsylvania, Georgia, and others. However, experts suggest that this could be a violation of federal law, which prohibits payment for voter registration.
Musk’s defense of the prize hinges on the fact that the money is awarded for signing a petition, not specifically for voter registration. Nevertheless, critics argue that Musk’s actions amount to targeted “vote buying.” Pennsylvania voters have already received monetary incentives for participating in the petition, raising concerns about potential legal repercussions for both Musk and the winners. The petition, organized by America PAC, aims to gather 1 million registered voters in swing states.