Michigan Democrats have started an investigation into Elon Musk’s pro-Trump super PAC over potential electoral law violations.
According to a report by CNBC, Michigan’s Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is scrutinizing the America PAC for its voter data collection methods and efforts to encourage voter registration.
“Every citizen should know exactly how their personal information is being used by PACs, especially if an entity is claiming it will help people register to vote in Michigan or any other state,” a spokeswoman for Benson’s office said in a statement to CNBC.
“While the America PAC is a federal political action committee, the Department is reviewing their activities to determine if there have been any violations of state law,” they continued. “We will refer potential violations to the Michigan Attorney General’s office as appropriate.”
The investigation follows the revelation that Musk is donating millions to America PAC, funded by wealthy tech donors supporting Trump’s presidential campaign.
In a recent interview with podcaster Lex Fridman, Musk detailed his reasons for supporting Trump over Democrat Kamala Harris. His main reasons included securing the southern border, promoting urban safety and cleanliness, and ensuring fiscal responsibility.
“You want someone who is strong and courageous to represent the country,” Musk said. “It was a choice of Biden… who has trouble climbing a flight of stairs, and the other one is fist-pumping after getting shot. No comparison.”