Legal Experts and Politicians Raise Concerns Over Elon Musk’s $1-Million US Election Giveaway: Is it Legal? – ABP Live

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, recently made headlines with his announcement of a $1-million giveaway for the upcoming US election. However, experts and politicians are raising concerns about the legality of his generous offer.

Musk took to Twitter to announce that he would be giving away $1 million to a random person who could prove they voted in the US election. While this may seem like a noble gesture to encourage voter participation, some are questioning whether it violates federal election laws.

According to legal experts, offering monetary incentives to voters is illegal under federal law. The US Code states that it is a crime to pay or offer to pay any money or other valuable thing to any person in exchange for voting in any election.

Politicians have also weighed in on Musk’s giveaway, with some expressing concern about the potential impact on the integrity of the election. Senator Ron Wyden tweeted, “Elections should be decided by the will of the voters, not the size of someone’s bank account.”

Musk has not yet responded to the criticism surrounding his giveaway, but it is clear that his offer has sparked a debate about the legality and ethics of incentivizing voting. As the election draws near, it remains to be seen how this controversy will unfold and whether Musk’s giveaway will ultimately be deemed legal.