The controversial tech entrepreneur, Elon Musk, has announced that he will give one million dollars per day to a registered voter in the state of Pennsylvania until the presidential elections in November. Pennsylvania is a key state that will determine the future president of the country. The winner will be randomly chosen from those who sign a petition in favor of the constitution presented by Musk's campaign group, AmericaPAC, created to support the Republican candidate Donald Trump.
At an event held last night at the town hall, the first lottery-style check was given to a surprised attendee. This economic incentive aims to encourage potential Trump voters to participate in the campaign during the final weeks before the election on November 5.
Despite the controversy generated by Musk's offer, electoral law experts have questioned its legality. Rick Hasen, an election law specialist, believes that Musk's offer is "clearly illegal" according to U.S. federal law, which prohibits payments for registering or voting.
By signing the petition, voters express their support for freedom of expression and the right to bear arms, providing their personal information to be contacted in case they are winners. These tactics are common in political campaigns to create voter databases and raise funds.
Pennsylvania Governor, Josh Shapiro, has expressed his concern about Musk's strategy, calling it "deeply concerning." Despite his contributions to Trump's campaign through AmericaPAC, Musk faces criticism and potential legal implications for his offer of giving money to registered voters in Pennsylvania.
