Elon Musk Faces Backlash Over Financial Tactics in Wisconsin Supreme Court Election

Musk's $2 million pledge and petition incentives draw legal scrutiny and accusations of unethical election interference ahead of April 1 vote.

Elon Musk announced a $2 million reward for supporters of his petition against 'activist judges' in Wisconsin, aiming to influence the upcoming Supreme Court election.
Musk's America PAC is offering $100 to Wisconsin residents for signing the petition, a move criticized as an 'illegal vote-buying scheme' by the Democratic Party in the state.
The election on April 1 will determine the court's ideological majority, with significant implications for abortion rights, redistricting, and Tesla's legal disputes in Wisconsin.
Musk retracted a previous offer of $1 million each to two individuals involved in the election following legal concerns raised by the state's attorney general.
Critics, including liberal candidate Susan Crawford, allege Musk's financial actions are intended to secure favorable rulings for Tesla, highlighting potential conflicts of interest.