BREAKING: Elon Musk Deletes Tweet Offering Voters $1 Million After Legal Scrutiny

In a startling turn of events, Elon Musk has deleted a widely circulated tweet in which he promised to personally hand out two $1 million checks to voters who participated in Wisconsin’s recent Supreme Court election. I apologize for the multiple emails this morning, but this just happened—and it demands your attention.

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The tweet, which Musk posted late Friday evening, quickly went viral—seen by over 19 million users—before being quietly deleted without explanation. The now-deleted tweet read:
“On Sunday night, I will give a talk in Wisconsin. Entrance is limited to those who have voted in the Supreme Court election. I will also personally hand over two checks for a million dollars each in appreciation for you taking the time to vote. This is super important.”

This is what it looked like 10 minutes ago:

Now, the tweet looks like this:

While Musk did not elaborate on the reasons behind the tweet’s removal, legal and ethical concerns likely played a major role. As a Senior Advisor to the White House and a Special Government Employee (SGE) under federal law, Musk is subject to specific legal restrictions—especially regarding elections.

Offering financial incentives for voting or limiting access to an event based on voter participation walks a precarious legal line. Under federal law it is unlawful to offer or pay anything of value to influence a person to vote or not vote. While Musk framed the offer as a "thank you," the timing and conditions of the gesture immediately raised red flags among legal experts and watchdogs.

While Musk has not issued a public statement, the deletion of the tweet suggests a recognition that the post may have crossed a legal boundary. Still, the damage may already be done. With tens of millions having seen the tweet before its removal, critics argue that the intent to influence voter behavior—whether successful or not—could be grounds for investigation.

This incident arrives at a time when the integrity of public officials and the independence of U.S. elections are under intense scrutiny. And with Musk’s high-profile government role and massive social media influence, his actions carry weight far beyond the digital realm.