Judge Angelo Foglietta ruled that Elon Musk's political action committee could continue its $1 million-a-day sweepstakes through the presidential election, despite legal challenges. Critics, including District Attorney Larry Krasner, argue that this initiative is a tactic to influence the election rather than a legitimate sweepstakes.
Musk's lawyer, Chris Gober, defended the giveaway, stating, 'The $1 million recipients are not chosen by chance. We know exactly who will be announced as the $1 million recipient today and tomorrow.' This challenges the perception that the process was random.
Chris Young, director of America PAC, testified that the recipients are vetted to ensure alignment with the PAC's values. This raised questions about the transparency and legitimacy of the selection process, contradicting Musk's earlier claims of a random selection.
Krasner criticized the giveaways for potentially violating state election laws, claiming they undermine fair electoral practices, while Musk’s team argued that the program is a form of political speech endorsed by participants.
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