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Musk's $1mn Voter Giveaway May Breach US Law, Warns DoJ

  • Elon Musk's political action committee, America Pac, may be violating US law with its $1mn daily giveaway to registered voters.
  • The Department of Justice (DoJ) warns that the prizes could flout laws prohibiting payment for voter registration.
  • Musk, a supporter of Donald Trump, has pledged the daily prize to a registered voter in a swing state who signs a petition supporting constitutional protections.
  • The billionaire has become one of Trump's biggest corporate backers, donating nearly $75mn to America Pac in Q3.
  • The Pac has spent over $133mn, according to non-profit OpenSecrets.

Source: Financial Times

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