Elon Musk's election promise of $1 million daily giveaway sparks call for probe
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Pennsylvania's Democratic governor, Josh Shapiro, on Sunday called on law enforcement to investigate billionaire Elon Musk for his promise at a weekend pro-Trump rally to give away $1 million each day until Election Day.
Musk on Saturday gave a $1 million check to an attendee at the rally in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, which was hosted by America PAC, a political action group the Tesla (TSLA.O), opens new tab CEO set up to back Republican Donald Trump in the Nov. 5 presidential election.
Shapiro said on NBC's "Meet the Press" that Muskās plan to give money to registered voters in Pennsylvania is ādeeply concerningā and āitās something that law enforcement could take a look at.ā
The money is the latest example of Musk using his extraordinary wealth to influence the tightly contested presidential race between Trump and his Democratic rival Vice President Kamala Harris. Pennsylvania is a must-win state for both Trump and Harris.
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