Elon Musk Gives $1 Million to Voters, Court Allows Payments

Elon Musk generated significant media attention by handing out two $1 million checks to Wisconsin voters during a rally in support of Republican candidate Brad Schimel for the state Supreme Court. This event, held just before a crucial election, was part of Musk's strategy to oppose what he terms 'activist judges.' Despite legal challenges from Wisconsin's Attorney General Josh Kaul, who argued the payouts violated state election laws, the state Supreme Court declined to intervene. Musk stated the giveaways were a tactic to attract media coverage, which he deemed more cost-effective than traditional advertising. The election could shift the court's current 4-3 liberal majority and has implications for future redistricting and legislative control. Musk emphasized the importance of the judicial race, linking it to broader national political dynamics.