Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has been ordered to appear in court on Thursday morning to respond to a lawsuit regarding $1 million payments made by his political campaign group, America PAC, to voters in battleground states during the US election. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner filed the suit to stop the sweepstakes, arguing that it constitutes an unlawful lottery that requires individuals to give up personal information to participate.
The lawsuit claims America PAC has spent more than $133 million to support Republican candidates, including former President Donald Trump, whom Musk openly supports. The court hearing, which Musk is expected to attend, comes just days before the presidential election, with both Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris campaigning vigorously.
Musk, who endorsed Trump in July and has donated over $70 million to support his campaign, has become one of Trump’s most influential supporters. The lawsuit aims to halt America PAC’s efforts to drive up support for Trump through questionable means. It remains to be seen if Musk will abide by the court’s order to appear at the hearing, as his lawyers have not confirmed his attendance.
The outcome of the lawsuit and Musk’s potential appearance in court could have significant implications for the upcoming election, as both Trump and Harris vie for victory in what experts predict to be a close race. Stay tuned for updates as the legal battle unfolds.
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