Elon Musk and his America Pac are officially calling it a day on two class action lawsuits that were hanging over their heads. The legal drama kicked off after Musk promised a $1 million daily prize to people who signed a petition supporting the US Constitution in key swing states leading up to the 2024 presidential election.
How we got here
Musk created America Pac to throw his weight behind Donald Trump’s successful run for a second term in office. To drum up support, he dangled that million-dollar carrot, but residents in Arizona weren't buying the vibes. They sued, lowkey claiming that the giveaway was a total fraud and that voters in those seven swing states were misled by the promise of easy cash.
The fallout
On Thursday, legal teams for both the plaintiffs and the America Pac confirmed to a federal judge in Austin, Texas, that they’ve hammered out a settlement deal. The catch? The specific terms are currently under wraps, and the lawyers are staying silent for now. The agreement is still waiting on final court approval, but it’s a massive W for closing out this chapter. It’s giving “moving on,” especially since a federal judge had recently ordered the Tesla and SpaceX CEO to take the stand in these cases.
Why it matters
This settlement marks the end of a high-profile legal headache that put Musk’s aggressive campaign tactics under the microscope. While the details of the deal are still a mystery, it stops the courtroom circus from dragging on further, keeping the focus off the billionaire’s election-era financial stunts.
