By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Elon Musk and his America PAC are facing lawsuits from voters who signed up for a $1 million voter giveaway. The plaintiffs claim they were misled about the selection process, believing the winner would be chosen randomly, when in reality, winners were handpicked to serve as spokespeople for the pro-Trump PAC. The suits, filed in Texas and Michigan, allege that the giveaway was a scheme to collect personal information and political support under false pretenses. The plaintiffs are seeking damages and an order requiring Musk and the PAC to destroy their data.
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Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is facing legal trouble after a group of voters filed a lawsuit alleging fraud over a $1 million election sweepstakes he promoted. The sweepstakes, run by Musk’s America PAC, promised to give away $1 million every day in the lead-up to Election Day. However, the lawsuit alleges that the winners weren’t picked at random, as promised, but were carefully selected to be spokespeople for the pro-Donald Trump political action committee.
Jacqueline McAferty, the lead plaintiff in the lawsuit, claims she signed up for the petition and provided her personal information because she believed she had a chance of winning $1 million. She argues that if she had known the winners were hand-picked, she never would have participated. The lawsuit, filed in federal courts in Texas and Michigan, accuses Musk and his America PAC of misleading voters and engaging in fraudulent activity.
The lawsuit comes after a Philadelphia court hearing where Musk’s lawyer admitted that the sweepstakes winners were not chosen at random. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, who sued Musk and the PAC to stop them from peddling an “Unlawful lottery,” argued that the sweepstakes lured citizens into giving up their personal information and making political pledges under the false pretense of a fair chance to win a million dollars.
Public reaction to the lawsuit has been swift and widespread. Many commenters on social media expressed outrage at Musk’s actions, labeling him a “sociopathic dork” and a “fraud.” Others are hopeful that the lawsuit will lead to Musk facing consequences for his alleged actions, even calling for a class action lawsuit to be filed. The irony of a contest designed to promote Trump’s political agenda being rigged has not been lost on many, who see it as fittingly symbolic of the Trump era.
The lawsuit against Musk is just the latest in a string of controversies surrounding him. He has been accused of engaging in unethical and manipulative tactics in the past, including using his platform to promote misinformation and engaging in questionable business practices.
The outcome of the lawsuit remains to be seen, but it is likely to further fuel the ongoing debate about the role of wealthy individuals and corporations in politics. The lawsuit also raises important questions about the integrity of election-related giveaways and the responsibility of those involved in promoting them. With the election now over, and Musk’s political ambitions seemingly realized with a Trump victory, it remains to be seen whether this case will be settled quickly or if it will become a drawn-out legal battle.