Silicon Valley’s most chaotic billionaire is back in hot water, and this time it’s all about a sketchy election sweepstakes that smells fishier than Fisherman’s Wharf on a summer day.

The Sweepstakes Scandal Unfolds

Elon Musk, everyone’s favorite tech provocateur, is facing a class action lawsuit over a $1 million election “contest” that was about as random as a rigged carnival game. An Arizona woman named Jacqueline McAferty is calling out Musk’s America PAC for running what amounts to a glorified marketing scam during the 2024 Presidential Election.

Rigged from the Start

Here’s the tea: the contest wasn’t actually random at all. US District Judge Robert Pitman agreed that the sweepstakes was fundamentally fraudulent. The “winners” were pre-selected and had already signed employment contracts as spokespeople. Participants were essentially tricked into giving away personal information for a prize that was never truly up for grabs.

The Bigger Picture

This isn’t just about a sketchy contest. It’s another chapter in the ongoing drama of Musk’s political maneuvering. From pledging millions to support Trump to claiming he’d start a new political party, Musk’s political escapades continue to be a rollercoaster of questionable decisions. The lawsuit suggests a pattern of manipulation that goes beyond just one sweepstakes.

The bottom line? Always read the fine print, especially when billionaires are involved. And maybe, just maybe, take Elon Musk’s promises with an entire salt mine.