Billionaire Elon Musk has joined the high-profile Wisconsin Supreme Court race. He gave out two $1 million checks to voters during a rally in Green Bay on Sunday. Elon Musk, a close advisor to President Donald Trump, also offered supporters $20 for every voter they bring in during the last days leading up to the election. As the battle between liberal Susan Crawford and conservative Brad Schimel is becoming the most costly judicial election in U.S. history, Musk’s involvement has come under intense scrutiny.
Musk’s Cash Strategy: A Desperate Power Play?
Elon Musk’s financial power in Wisconsin’s election is considerable. His associated groups have spent a minimum of $17.5 million in backing Brad Schimel, as indicated by the Brennan Center for Justice. That is over one-fifth of the $81 million spent on the election. His most recent giveaway is reminiscent of strategies in the 2024 presidential election when he provided monetary incentives to voters supporting conservative agendas.
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At the rally, Elon Musk warned that a court with a liberal lean could reshape legislative districts and potentially cost Republicans seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. “This will be significant to the future of civilization. It’s that big,” he said to the crowd.
Legal Challenges and Political Implications
Wisconsin’s Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul sued to block Elon Musk’s voter giveaway. But the state Supreme Court said it could go forward, according to The Washington Post. The April 1 election will decide the court’s ideological balance, influencing decisions on abortion rights, labor laws, and potentially election procedures.
Elon Musk’s $1 million checks are part of a larger effort to get conservative voters to the polls. His combativeness as a political spender, including spending over $250 million to aid Trump’s election last year, emphasizes his expanding position in right-wing politics. His presence in Wisconsin indicates he is willing to affect down-ballot elections, not just the presidential election.
With Musk at the forefront of Donald Trump’s initiatives to reduce the size of the federal government, his entry into Wisconsin underscores his long-term political aspirations. Whether his money movement influences the outcome is yet to be determined, but it certainly has increased stakes in this high-stakes judicial race.
