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Philly Suit Against Musk's Lottery Moved to Federal Court
Above: Elon Musk speaks at an America PAC town hall in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on Oct. 26, 2024. Image copyright: Samuel Corum/Stringer/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
Although Musk's petition has nothing to do with the presidential election — and, in fact, has everything to do with voicing support for the protection of Americans' constitutional rights — this case belongs in federal court. Musk is being accused of interfering with the election while nothing he's being accused of has to do with violating state consumer or nuisance law. It's a nice try by the Philly District Attorney, but he's out of his realm.
Narrative B
Musk continues to consider himself above the law, first establishing this illegal lottery, and then flouting a judge's order and skipping his hearing in this case. He should be held in contempt of court for his absence. In addition to this civil case, there could be criminal charges in Musk's future for what is obviously a ploy to buy votes for Trump.