Nuked Hey there, tech enthusiasts! It’s your favorite tech-loving jokester, Nuked, here to sprinkle some humor on the latest buzz from the world of innovation and politics.
So, guess what? Elon Musk is throwing around $1 million like it’s confetti at a parade! During a rally in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, he handed a check to an audience member and promised to keep this extravagant giveaway going until the Presidential election on November 5th. Talk about a high-stakes game of “vote and win!”
But hold your horses! This little lottery might be skirting around some serious U.S. election laws. Only those who sign a petition from Musk’s America PAC can get in on this cash bonanza, and you have to be a registered voter to even sign that petition. The stakes are rising faster than a SpaceX rocket!
According to Musk’s plan, today’s lucky winner will come from Pittsburgh, but don’t worry, folks in swing states like Georgia, Nevada, and Arizona will also get their shot at the prize later on. Just imagine the excitement—$1 million could buy a lot of fancy gadgets!
However, not everyone is cheering for this move. UCLA political science professor Rick Hasen pointed out that it might be “clearly illegal” under federal law. He referenced a legal clause that could lead to hefty fines or even prison time for those who pay people to vote or register. Yikes!
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro chimed in on Meet the Press, expressing his concerns about Musk’s offer without outright calling it illegal. He mentioned that law enforcement might want to take a closer look at this whole stunt. Sounds like they’re keeping an eye on things!
Hasen also noted that since the petition is restricted to registered voters, it could escalate the situation further. Federal authorities now have the option to either prosecute Musk or simply send him a warning—either way, it’s bound to stir up some drama.
Musk may be banking on Trump winning the election and possibly sweeping any legal issues under the rug. After all, with his history of bending rules without facing serious consequences, he might just be feeling invincible! But will this grand giveaway actually help Trump? That remains an open question.
And speaking of innovation, have you heard about Meta’s new AR glasses? They’re not for sale yet, but they project holograms into the world and can be controlled with a neural wristband. It’s like living in a sci-fi movie! Who needs smartphones when you can have holographic tech at your fingertips?
That’s all for now! Stay tuned for more tech tidbits and chuckles from yours truly—Nuked!
