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Musk and Google Election Claims

Elon Musk promotes allegations of Google election interference, while facing a lawsuit alleging his PAC ran an illegal lottery scheme.

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Elon MuskKamala HarrisDonald TrumpValentina GomezChris Gober

What lawsuit has been filed against Elon Musk's PAC?: A lawsuit in Philadelphia accuses Musk's PAC of running an illegal lottery scheme, offering $1 million prizes to those who signed a petition supporting conservative causes. Court testimony revealed that the winners were chosen and contracted as spokespersons, not randomly selected.
How did Google respond to the claims about its search results?: Google clarified that the discrepancy in search results was due to the search terms including "Harris," which also refers to a Texas county. The company stated that a fix was implemented, and the issue affected very few users.
What is Musk's defense regarding the allegations in the lawsuit?: Musk's PAC claims the prize drawing was not related to voter turnout but rather to gathering support for a petition promoting freedom of speech and the right to bear arms. This explanation is contested by the Philadelphia District Attorney's lawsuit, which alleges the activity constitutes an illegal lottery.
What criticisms were leveled against Elon Musk in relation to his actions?: Musk's actions were criticized, with some suggesting he was attempting to unduly influence the election. Critics pointed out his substantial financial support for conservative causes and his history of controversial online behavior.
What claims did Elon Musk amplify regarding Google's "Where to Vote" feature?: Elon Musk, on his X platform, amplified claims that Google's "Where to Vote" feature favored Kamala Harris over Donald Trump. Google attributed this to a search result quirk related to Harris County, Texas, and subsequently fixed the issue.

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Musk and Google Election Claims

Elon Musk promotes allegations of Google election interference, while facing a lawsuit alleging his PAC ran an illegal lottery scheme.