A Philadelphia court has ordered Elon Musk to appear regarding a civil suit linked to his pro-Trump America PAC, reports Reuters.
The case involves Musk's controversial offer of $1 million per day to a random voter who signs a petition supporting proposed amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
The case has drawn attention due to its timing ahead of the upcoming U.S. presidential election on November 5.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner filed the suit against Musk and the America PAC, aiming to halt the daily cash distributions.
An undemocratic act
The district attorney argues that the payouts could improperly influence voters or disrupt the democratic process.
The court hearing, initially set for Friday, has been rescheduled for Thursday morning.
The judge’s directive mandates that all parties, including Musk, attend the hearing. Representatives for both the America PAC and Musk have not responded to media inquiries, including those from Reuters.
Previously, Musk publicly stated his intention to offer the $1 million incentive to voters who sign the petition.
The initiative is a part of the America PAC’s effort to push for constitutional amendments, but the legal action contends it raises ethical and legal questions.
This court appearance adds another high-profile legal matter to Musk's growing list of public and private controversies.
With the election drawing near, the court’s decision could have implications not only for Musk but also for other political fundraising and advocacy efforts in the future.
