Elon Musk’s $1M Giveaway to Wisconsin Voters Sparks Controversy

Elon Musk surprised everyone by giving away $1 million checks to two voters in Wisconsin, just before an important Supreme Court election. This move got mixed reactions, with some people criticizing him, and the state’s attorney general even tried to stop him with a lawsuit.

The checks went to two men who have supported Donald Trump and donated to his campaigns. Musk said that only “spokesmen” for a petition against judges he thinks are activists could get the money.

During a town hall event in Wisconsin, Musk wore a funny cheese hat to celebrate the state’s cheese products and the Green Bay Packers football team. He tossed a signed cheese hat into the excited crowd, much to their delight. His group, Musk’s America PAC, shared videos of the event online.

At the event, he supported Brad Schimel, a conservative running for a spot on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Schimel is also backed by Trump, Musk, and many supporters who have spent over $20 million on his campaign. Musk warned that if the Wisconsin Supreme Court redraws voting districts, it might hurt Republican representation and block important government reforms.

In a surprising turn, the Wisconsin Supreme Court decided not to hear the attorney general’s last-minute attempt to stop Musk from giving away the checks. This challenge had already been turned down by two lower courts. The attorney general argued it’s illegal in Wisconsin to offer anyone something valuable in exchange for a vote. Musk’s lawyers said the money was meant to inspire people to oppose activist judges, not to support or oppose any specific politician.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court will decide on important issues like abortion rights, voting rules, and district boundaries soon. These decisions could have big effects on the 2026 midterm elections and the 2028 presidential election in Wisconsin.