Summary
Lawyers for Elon Musk’s America PAC acknowledged in court that $1 million-a-day “winners” in its voting sweepstakes aren’t randomly selected but are chosen as paid “spokespeople.”
The Philadelphia hearing saw DA Larry Krasner argue the sweepstakes is an illegal lottery lacking clear rules or privacy protections. Intended to boost Trump’s campaign in swing states, the initiative faces scrutiny for alleged data misuse.
Musk’s involvement as the PAC’s figurehead could lead to criminal charges as Pennsylvania, an important battleground state, nears Election Day.
Holy shit. Having the balls to admit in court that your sweepstakes is fraudulent! That’s a special kind of special.
Your honor, it’s not a lottery, it’s just a scam.
So you lied to Pa voters that it was a lottery
Illegal lottery in Pennsylvania, okay.
But how does this not also violate FEC regulations and, you know, US law? He’s literally paying people to vote and the implication is to vote for his specific candidate.
“When you’re rich, they let you do it.”
