Today, Explained Musk’s million dollar giveaway
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Oct 24, 2024 
Tim Higgins is a business columnist at The Wall Street Journal, focusing on media and tech, while Dana Mattioli specializes in tech investigations and Musk's political ties. They discuss Elon Musk's $1 million daily donation plan aimed at energizing voter registration in swing states. The conversation highlights Musk's unorthodox fundraising strategies for Trump and the implications of his political involvement on his business interests. They also delve into the impact of Musk's initiatives on young voters and the dynamics of modern political engagement.
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Musk's Pennsylvania Town Halls
- Elon Musk held town hall meetings in Pennsylvania to encourage voter registration and early voting.
- He aims to generate a large margin of victory for Trump to counter potential voter fraud.
Million-Dollar Lottery Surprise
- Musk surprised attendees at a Harrisburg town hall by announcing a million-dollar lottery.
- The lottery is awarded daily to those who signed his petition supporting the First and Second Amendments.
Lottery Legality Debate
- Election law specialists disagree on the legality of Musk's lottery due to its potential to incentivize voter registration.
- It's a federal crime to pay people to register or vote, but Musk argues the money is for signing his petition.
