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Elon Musk Faces Legal Action Over $2M Giveaway in Wisconsin Court Race

The billionaire's announcement of million-dollar checks for voters has prompted accusations of election law violations as Wisconsin's Attorney General moves to block the initiative.

  • Elon Musk announced plans to personally distribute $2 million to two voters during a Sunday event in Wisconsin, sparking allegations of election law violations.
  • Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has stated his intent to take legal action to prevent Musk's giveaway, citing concerns over its legality under state election laws.
  • Musk later deleted his original social media post and clarified that the recipients would serve as 'spokesmen' for a petition opposing activist judges.
  • The Wisconsin Supreme Court race, with over $81 million spent so far, has become the most expensive judicial election in U.S. history and will determine the court's ideological balance.
  • Musk's involvement, including $20 million in campaign contributions, has drawn criticism for potentially seeking to influence the court's rulings on Tesla's lawsuit and other key issues.
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