$1m election giveaway: Pennsylvania governor demands probe of Elon Musk

There is a widespread call to officially investigate Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk over his election promise to do a $1 million daily giveaway.

Stressing the call for the probe, Pennsylvania’s Democratic governor, Josh Shapiro, urged law enforcement to investigate Elon Musk over his giveaway of $1 million until Election Day at a pro-Trump rally.

At the rally in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, hosted by America PAC, a political action committee Musk created to support Donald Trump in the upcoming election, Musk handed out a $1 million cheque to an attendee.

Shapiro expressed concerns about Musk’s plan, saying, “it’s something that law enforcement could take a look at.”

The giveaway, aimed at registered voters in Pennsylvania, is part of Musk’s broader efforts to sway the race between Trump and Democratic contender, Vice President Kamala Harris.

Pennsylvania, a key battleground state, is crucial for both campaigns.

America PAC, the group Musk established, is actively working to mobilise and register voters in crucial swing states but reports suggest it is struggling to meet its goals.

At Saturday’s rally, the recipient of the $1 million cheque was John Dreher. Musk joked as he handed him the cheque and said “By the way, John had no idea. So anyway, you’re welcome.”

On Sunday, Musk gave a second $1 million cheque to a woman at a Pittsburgh event, according to America PAC’s post on X.

To qualify for the $1 million, individuals must sign Musk’s online petition supporting the First and Second Amendments, and be a registered voter in one of seven swing states; Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, or Wisconsin.