The scheme to cast aside legitimate votes in Philadelphia was part of a multipronged effort to keep Trump in power, according to special counsel Jack Smith.
Whether the tech billionaire will show up is an open question — as is the fate of DA Larry Krasner’s lawsuit against Musk and his political action committee.
Still, Musk’s gamble paid off at least in part, as it delayed a judge from evaluating the legality of his $1 million daily giveaway. Krasner has sued to stop the sweepstakes.
Top prosecutor Larry Krasner has asked for additional security at an upcoming hearing in his suit against Musk, saying some posts on social media are “inviting political violence.”