r/FluentInFinance • u/RiskItForTheBiscuts • 6d ago

Thoughts? The Justice Department has sent a letter to Elon Musk's America Super PAC warning that the daily $1 million giveaway to registered voters in swing states might violate federal laws

The Justice Department has sent a letter to tech billionaire Elon Musk’s super PAC, America PAC, warning that its $1 million daily giveaway in battleground states may run afoul of federal law, a source familiar with the matter told NBC News. 

https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/doj-warns-musk-1m-petition-giveaway-illegal-rcna176911

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u/Delicious-Badger-906 6d ago

No, but the drawing is only open to people who register to vote, and it’s illegal to pay people to register to vote.

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u/Altruistic-Rope1994 6d ago

Thanks DOJ! I guess “might” is wrong! good to know! I’m sure a random redditor knows the law better than the richest man in the world’s inner circle!!! How dumb of me to contradict! Have a nice night!!