Tech billionaire Elon Musk, who has voted by mail in the past, stated that all voting should be done in person with paper ballots and identification to prevent voter fraud. Despite promoting mail-in and absentee ballots through his super PAC, Musk expressed concerns about the security of these methods during a town hall event in Pennsylvania. He also shared debunked conspiracy theories related to Dominion Voting Systems rigging elections. Despite no evidence of widespread voter fraud in the U.S., Musk has stood by his opposition to mail-in voting, claiming it invites fraud. At the event, Musk suggested using his social media app to track votes in response to an audience member’s question about stopping election theft.
During the event, Musk shared false conspiracy theories, made controversial remarks about the attack on the U.S. Capitol, and expressed willingness to consider hiring a conservative activist who has promoted QAnon theories. Despite his contradictory stance on mail-in voting, Musk reiterated his belief in in-person voting with paper ballots and identification. This event comes in the midst of Musk campaigning in Pennsylvania for former President Donald Trump, with other events planned in the battleground state. His statements and beliefs have drawn attention and criticism, reflecting his continued involvement in politics and controversial statements.
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