Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, created a immense run device supporting erstwhile president Donald Trump. Musk frequently posts messages supporting Trump on social networking platform X, where he has over 202 million followers. During Trump Musk's rallies, he occasionally appeared on stage, making emotional appeals for voices. According to government documents, by September he donated nearly $75 million to support the Republican. Despite its wide range, the billionaire's operation has 1 main goal—the capture of Pennsylvania.
In fresh weeks, Musk has held meetings across the state, highlighting his possibly key function as a consequence of the elections. In the interval between speeches he posted on his social platform X updates on early vote results and election entries.
I'm here personally due to the fact that Pennsylvania is so crucial to the future of the world. – Musk spoke to the crowd last period at a gathering in Philadelphia.
Will it affect the result or not?
However, it is not certain that the resource-rich task Musk will have a crucial impact on the result of the race in this key state. At least that's what experts on run financing and electoral policy have said, who spoke to ABC News journalists.
Musk began speaking openly about the elections only a fewer months ago, focusing on a state that is saturated with various political ads, experts say. Although Musk's spending is enormous, Kamala Harris' run in Pennsylvania is financially on a akin level.
Experts, however, add that among any young voters, Musk's moves may mildly influence Trump's endorsement rate, which may prove crucial in this powerfully divided state. The Pennsylvania average polls indicate Trump has an advantage of 0.1 percent points.
As political scientists, it is easy for us to say that no of this matters much. In this case, however, this can truly settle the elections, due to the fact that we are talking about a very balanced race in 1 state that could change them. – commented Michael Kang, prof. of law at Northwestern University in a conversation with ABC News.
A Million Dollar Lottery
Moreover, Musk late started a lottery where there is simply a million dollars to win for registered voters in states where the score is uncertain. Philadelphia territory lawyer Larry Krasner sued Musk claiming his actions were illegal.
To participate in the draw, participants must sign a petition sent by Musk’s America PAC. Only registered voters in 7 pivotal states are entitled to sign.
Muska's lawyers denied prosecutor's allegations of illegality and filed a motion to transfer the case to a national court, nevertheless the national justice sent her to the state court. The regular lottery continues.
