A Pennsylvania judge ruled on Monday that Elon Musk's daily $1 million giveaway to voters can continue, despite objections from the city's district attorney. The sweepstakes, which has been ongoing, is scheduled to end on Election Day.
The ruling came from Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Angelo Foglietta, who dismissed arguments from District Attorney Larry Krasner that the giveaway constituted an illegal lottery and violated state laws.
Elon Musk, the tech billionaire behind companies like Tesla and SpaceX, had been offering the daily $1 million giveaway as a way to encourage voter turnout and engagement in the election process.
The decision to allow the giveaway to continue is seen as a victory for Musk, who has faced criticism and legal challenges over the sweepstakes in recent days.
Despite the ruling, the sweepstakes is set to end on Tuesday, as originally planned. It remains to be seen what impact, if any, the giveaway will have on voter participation in the election.
As the election draws near, the controversy surrounding Musk's giveaway highlights the intersection of technology, philanthropy, and politics in the modern era.
