Elon Musk hands out $1 million checks in Wisconsin, sparking debate over election influence
Elon Musk's $1 million giveaway in Wisconsin, ahead of the Supreme Court election, draws legal challenges and protests. The donations, linked to Musk's political agenda, raise questions on election influence.
Elon Musk is stirring controversy ahead of the Wisconsin Supreme Court election by distributing $1 million checks to two Wisconsin voters during a town hall on March 30, 2025.
Musk, who has been vocal in supporting conservative candidate Brad Schimel, has positioned the election as critical to President Donald Trump’s agenda, and the checks have ignited debates over election influence and legal challenges. The distribution, which has attracted protests and legal scrutiny, could have lasting implications for Wisconsin’s political landscape.
Musk’s $1 million giveaway sparks legal challenges
On Sunday, Elon Musk gave away $1 million dollars to 2 Wisconsin voters ahead of the state’s Supreme Court election. This decision has obviously sparked controversy among the public sphere.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court did not agree to block Musk's giveaway checks. Photo: LR composition/ EFE
The Wisconsin Attorney General, Josh Kaul, has filed a lawsuit against the billionaire with the argument that the giveaway breaks the state law, which prohibits offering anything of value to induce votes.
Wisconsin Supreme Court decision on Musk’s donations
Surprisingly, the Wisconsin Supreme Court did not agree with Josh Kaul, and decline to block of Elon Musk's giveaway just minutes before the rally.
This decision came on the heels of Musk’s push to influence the upcoming election, with the tech billionaire declaring the race as critical to the “future of civilization.”
Who was participating in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election?
- Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel
- Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford