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Why is Elon Musk giving away prizes to compel people in swing states to register to vote?
To increase voter registration and early voting.
Why might Elon Musk's $1 million giveaway be considered illegal?
Federal law prohibits paying people to register to vote.
Why would Elon Musk be interested in an informal advisory role with Trump?
To cut regulations and reduce government waste.
Why might Elon Musk's role in government be informal rather than a cabinet position?
Cabinet positions require stock liquidation, which Musk may avoid.
Why might Elon Musk be interested in reducing government waste?
He has publicly complained about overregulation and government inefficiencies.
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Elon Musk's million-dollar giveaway to encourage voter registration is under scrutiny for potential illegality. The Justice Department warns that paying people to register to vote is prohibited by federal law.
- Elon Musk is giving away $1 million daily to compel people in swing states to register to vote.
- The Justice Department sent a letter to Musk's super PAC warning that the giveaway may be illegal.
- Federal law prohibits paying people to register to vote, but Musk's giveaway is tied to signing a petition, which may be a loophole.
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