A Pennsylvania judge ruled Elon Musk’s daily $1 million giveaway to voters can continue, rejecting Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner’s arguments that it’s an illegal lottery. The ruling comes after a heated hearing where Krasner’s team called Musk’s team “shysters” running a “scam,” while Musk’s team accused Krasner of violating constitutional rights.

Musk’s lawyers claim the giveaway isn’t a lottery, but rather compensation for serving as spokespersons for America PAC, with recipients selected based on suitability, not chance. The giveaways continued despite Krasner’s lawsuit and a Justice Department warning about potential federal election law violations ¹.

The controversy surrounds Musk’s pro-Trump super PAC, with critics viewing it as a voter incentive scheme. Musk’s team calls Krasner’s lawsuit a “publicity stunt,” alleging it’s driven by disagreement with Musk’s advocacy for Trump.