From The Verge · Terrence O'Brien · · 1m
Musk settles $1 million voter giveaway lawsuits
Elon Musk agrees to settle two lawsuits claiming his 2024 voter lottery was fraudulent, though terms remain secret.
In brief
Elon Musk agrees to settle two lawsuits claiming his 2024 voter lottery was fraudulent, though terms remain secret. Elon Musk has settled lawsuits from Arizona residents who claimed his promised one million dollar daily voter giveaway was fraudulent, not random as claimed. Originally reported by The Verge.
Musk's million-dollar voter promise
In 2024, Elon Musk promised to give away one million dollars a day to a randomly selected registered voter in a swing state.
The fraud claim emerges
Two Arizona residents sued Musk, claiming the lottery was fraudulent. Philadelphia's District Attorney also sued, arguing it was an illegal lottery operation.
Recipients were predetermined
During a hearing, Chris Gober, representing Musk's America PAC, told the judge: "The one million dollar recipients are not chosen by chance.
“The $1 million recipients are not chosen by chance … We know exactly who will be announced as the $1 million recipient today and tomorrow.”
Settlement reached in secret
Musk has agreed to settle the two lawsuits filed in Austin, Texas. The details of the settlement have not been made public.
At a glance
Elon Musk has settled lawsuits from Arizona residents who claimed his promised one million dollar daily voter giveaway was fraudulent, not random as claimed.
