Elon Musk’s $1 million handout winners are connected to Republican causes
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Summary
On Sunday, Elon Musk held a political rally in Wisconsin at which he gave away two oversized cardboard checks for $1 million each to two randomly selected voters.
The event was designed to incentivise people to sign a petition against “activist judges” and to support Musk’s chosen candidate in the state Supreme Court election, which takes place on Tuesday.
Among those selected was a member of the Wisconsin College Republicans, Nicholas Jacobs, who did not disclose his affiliation when he accepted the check on stage.
Ekaterina Diestler, the other lucky recipient, is a graphic designer for a packaging company in Green Bay with strong links to major Republican donors.
Some elections experts believe that Musk’s plan violates laws around buying votes.
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul tried to block the $1 million giveaway on the day of the event but was unsuccessful.