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2024 - 11 - 6

Elon Musk's Million-Dollar Misfire: $1M Giveaway Circus or Political Shenanigans?

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Is Elon Musk's $1 million election giveaway a golden opportunity or a legal headache? Dive into the drama!

In the fiery furnace of American politics, few names spark as much interest as that of Elon Musk. Recently, the billionaire faced a lawsuit that has left people scratching their heads and laughing simultaneously. Voters from his America PAC are alleging that they were duped into believing they would have a fair shot at a $1 million prize through a chance lottery. However, it seems the envelopes have already been pre-printed and the whole affair feels more like a promotional stunt than an actual giveaway. Did Musk forget he wasn’t just tweeting; he was making promises that led people to believe in a random drawing?

As if that wasn’t enough excitement leading up to the election night, reports surfaced about Musk being a top supporter of former President Donald Trump. The two have paired together like peanut butter and jelly, with Musk dumping a staggering $100 million into pro-Trump Political Action Committees (PACs). As we gear up for the 2024 elections, Musk’s endorsements have raised eyebrows about what he could gain from a second Trump presidency, including the prospect of a cushy role within Trump’s inner circle. Could we be witnessing the birth of a new power couple not just in social media but in governance?

In a moment that would make for a great reality television plot twist, Musk’s America PAC boldly declared Trump the winner of the forthcoming 2024 election at the stroke of 1:26 a.m. ET—long before any votes were even cast! This flashy announcement had all the drama of a cliffhanger, but the question is: can Musk and his band of merry supporters dodge the backlash from voters feeling cheated out of their shot at the supposed million-dollar pot? As Trump dons his victory cap for a campaign speech, calling Musk a "super genius," the ground shifts under the feet of antitrust discussions, reality TV showdowns, and electoral challenges galore.

As the dust settles on this wild rollercoaster, one should remember two quirky facts about our cast of characters. First, while Musk is known for his ventures into electric cars and space travel with SpaceX, the billionaire’s entry into politics has certainly taken a left turn into the absurd, with a hint of reality show drama that could make even the Kardashians wince. Secondly, speaking of numbers, if those voters had indeed won a million dollars, it probably would have made for a reality show season with more ups and downs than a Tesla on autopilot! Who knows what plot developments await us as Musk navigates this tricky dance of dollars and ballots?

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Elon Musk sued over $1m-a-day election giveaway (The Guardian)

Complaint alleges Musk's America Pac deceived voters by falsely claiming prize winners would be chosen at random.

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Elon Musk's gamble on Donald Trump pays off (Financial Times)

Billionaire chief of Tesla and X looks set to take up influential adviser role in White House.

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Elon Musk to spend election night with Donald Trump (BBC News)

The tech billionaire has aggressively campaigned for the Republican candidate in swing states across the country.

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Elon Musk has gone all in for Trump – here's what's at stake for the ... (The Conversation AU)

Elon Musk is supporting Donald Trump in his quest to regain the American presidency. He has committed millions of dollars to a pro-Trump “political action ...

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Elon Musk's super PAC just declared Trump the winner of the 2024 ... (Fortune)

In a post on Musk's social media platform X at 1:26 a.m. ET, America PAC said "BREAKING: Donald Trump has won the 2024 Election."

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Trump Hails 'Super Genius' Elon Musk In Victory Speech—Ahead Of ... (Forbes)

Trump called Musk a star before talking extensively about the billionaire's rocket company SpaceX.

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Elon Musk will join Trump at Mar-a-Lago on election night (The Washington Post)

The tech billionaire is expected to join an evening of events and festivities, as wealthy donors descend on the former president's Mar-a-Lago residence.

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US Election Results: Elon Musk sued by voters for 'fraud' over million ... (Hindustan Times)

"The $1 million recipients are not chosen by chance. We know exactly who will be announced as the $1 million recipient today and tomorrow,"Musk's lawyer ...

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Elon Musk is sued over $1 million election giveaway (Reuters)

Elon Musk was sued in a proposed class action on Tuesday by registered voters who signed his petition to support the Constitution for a chance to win his $1 ...

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Elon Musk says Trump win is just the start of his political ambitions (The Washington Post)

Trump called the billionaire a 'new star' during his victory speech and Musk announced plans to push GOP candidates in the 2026 midterms and beyond.

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What Elon Musk could gain from a Trump presidency (BBC News)

One of the president-elect's most visible supporters, Musk could be given a role in Trump's White House.

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Elon Musk spent months campaigning for Trump. What's next for ... (USA TODAY)

Donald Trump and Elon Musk formed a tight partnership that may only grow stronger now that the former president is headed back to the White House.

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Trump Calls Elon Musk A 'Super Genius' In Victory Speech: Here's ... (Forbes)

Elon Musk, the world's richest person, spent more than $100 million to get Trump reelected.

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What Elon Musk could gain from a Trump presidency (BBC News)

One of the president-elect's most visible supporters, Musk could be given a role in Trump's White House.

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Tesla stock is soaring as Elon Musk looks to benefit from Donald ... (Quartz)

The Tesla CEO is expected to have a role — or at least influence — in a second Trump administration.

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Elon Musk, the 'super genius' behind Trump's election win, set to ... (Hindustan Times)

Elon Musk, the owner of SpaceX, Tesla, and social networking platform X, has become the focus of attention with Donald Trump's US presidency.

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Tesla Shares Hit Record—Soaring 12%—And Elon Musk Becomes ... (Forbes)

Trump praised Elon Musk as a “super genius” for his support throughout his campaign.

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How Trump's 'new star' Elon Musk stands to benefit from his ... (The Guardian)

There are already signs of a return on the Tesla chief's political investment, and there could be more to come.

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Trump's victory speech hails 'new star' Elon Musk after tech titan's ... (Fortune)

The Tesla CEO is a rising force in the Republican Party after playing a pivotal role in helping Donald Trump cruise to victory in Tuesday's election.

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Tesla shares soar 14% as Trump win sets stage for Elon Musk's ... (The Associated Press)

Shares of Tesla soaring after an election that will send Donald Trump back to the White House, an outcome that has been strongly backed by CEO Elon Musk in ...

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Trump's Victory Is a Major Win for Elon Musk and Big-Money Politics (The New York Times)

The candidate largely let the billionaire run his $175 million ground game — a gamble that future candidates could look to emulate.

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Breakingviews: Elon Musk's biggest conflict is with Donald Trump (Reuters)

Elon Musk has arrived. Shares of his electric car-maker Tesla added roughly $100 billion in value when markets opened Wednesday following Donald Trump's ...

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'What's Starlink?' Trump talks Elon Musk, Starship and SpaceX in ... (Space.com)

President-elect Donald Trump had high words of praise for Elon Musk and SpaceX during his election night victory speech, mentioning twice that he did not ...

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Trump's win made Elon Musk $15 billion richer | CNN Business (CNNMoney)

Tesla shares surged on Donald Trump's presidential victory, increasing the net worth of the world's richest man.

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Musk's 'golden ticket': Trump win could hand Tesla billionaire ... (USA TODAY)

Musk could hold significant sway over government policy and the federal agencies that oversee his six companies, from Tesla to SpaceX to Starlink.

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