RT-Engels: 21-10-2024,

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has condemned the pro-Trump tech mogul’s idea to give money to voters

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has argued that police should investigate Elon Musk after the pro-Trump tech billionaire offered money to people who backed his petition in support of the US Constitution.

On Saturday, the CEO of X, SpaceX and Tesla announced that he would give $1 million each day to lucky registered swing state voters who signed his petition on defending “free speech and the right to bear arms” guaranteed by the constitution. He gave the first check to a man named John Dreher during a rally in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania the same day.

Musk, who is campaigning for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and has spoken at his events, said the giveaway would run until Election Day on November 5.

Shapiro, a former state attorney general and a prominent Democrat who was reportedly considered a potential running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris, called Musk’s actions “deeply concerning.” 

Musk pledges $1 million award daily to pro-Trump petition signatory

“I think there are real questions with how he is spending money in this race, how the dark money is flowing, not just into Pennsylvania, but apparently now into the pockets of Pennsylvanians,” Shapiro told NBC’s Meet the Press.

“It’s something that law enforcement could take a look at,” the governor added.

“Musk obviously has a right to be able to express his views,” Shapiro said.

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