May Musk, the mother of billionaire Elon Musk, has sparked controversy after appearing to encourage voter fraud a month before the US presidential election. On October 5th, she wrote to X: “Democrats have given us another option. You don’t have to register to vote. On election day, you have 10 fake names, you go to 10 polling places, you vote 10 times. . That’s 100 votes and it’s not illegal. Maybe we need to improve our system too.”
However, X’s Community Notes warned the tweet that “this is effectively illegal,” citing the U.S. Election Code of Conduct. Research on voter fraud consistently shows that voter fraud is extremely rare, with no evidence of systematic fraud by Democrats, as Maye Musk suggested.
Democrats have given us another option. You do not need to register to vote. On election day, you use 10 false names, go to 10 polling stations, and vote 10 times. That’s 100 votes and it’s not illegal. The system may also need to be improved. https://t.co/GZ5DlaoFPs
— Mayemusk (@mayemusk) October 5, 2024
There was an outpouring of disbelief on the Internet.
“Is this a joke?” a user commented under Maye Musk’s post.
Is this a joke?
— TheRealThelmaJohnson (@TheRealThelmaJ1) October 6, 2024
The lawyer said, “This tweet constitutes criminal incitement, which in itself is a completely criminal act.If at least one person responds to your solicitation, you may be charged with conspiracy.This tweet should be retracted immediately.” .”
This tweet constitutes criminal incitement, which in itself is a completely criminal act. If at least one person responds to your solicitation, you may also be charged with conspiracy. This tweet should be retracted immediately.
— Olaf Mitchell Underdal (@omunderdal) October 6, 2024
The comment read, “FBI and Department of Justice, if you’re listening.”
FBI and Department of Justice, if you’re listening.
— Janice Huff (@leftcoastbabe) October 6, 2024
One person said this was “voter fraud and will be prosecuted.”
That’s voter fraud and will be prosecuted
— Robbin ¯\(ツ) ⁄ ¯ (@RaeMargaret61) October 6, 2024
Experts are weighing the legality of her statements. Nate Persily, an election expert at Stanford Law School and a contributor to NBC News, said individuals would likely violate election laws if they acted on her advice. He noted that Title 52 of the U.S. Code prohibits the use of false information in voter registration, and penalties can include fines of up to $10,000 or up to five years in prison.
Using a false name is not enough to register to vote. Individuals must provide identification, which typically includes a driver’s license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number. Election officials will review this information, and voters without proper documentation may be asked to show a utility bill or other proof of residency, depending on state regulations.
Hours after her first post, May Musk posted again, advising users to “ignore previous posts.” “I heard that in Butler, Pennsylvania, Republicans are going to keep illegal voters out,” she clarified.
In Butler, Pennsylvania, I heard Republicans say they’re going to keep illegal voters out. Please ignore the previous post. https://t.co/syxMCHPeKN
— Mayemusk (@mayemusk) October 5, 2024
In yet another tweet, the 76-year-old said her critics “don’t understand the irony” and that her remarks were a direct response to California Governor Gavin’s ban on local governments imposing voter ID requirements in elections. It claimed to be a response to Newsom’s Senate Bill 1174.
Actually, this comes from Gavin Newsom. What you’re saying is that he should be jailed for a new law that bans identification to vote so that illegal immigrants can vote multiple times. I don’t think you understand the irony. https://t.co/mw7dnyB7GX
— Mayemusk (@mayemusk) October 6, 2024
As the crucial November 5th election approaches, Elon Musk is running against Democrats Kamala Harris and Tim Walz against Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and running mate J.D. Vance. publicly supported.
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