Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, failed to attend the first hearing of the $1 million prize for voters in the upcoming US presidential election. The hearing, which was held in New York City, was meant to discuss the details of the prize and how it would be awarded to a lucky voter.
Musk had previously announced the prize on social media, stating that he would be giving away $1 million to a random voter who could prove that they had cast their ballot in the upcoming election. The prize was meant to encourage voter turnout and participation in the democratic process.
However, Musk’s absence at the hearing raised questions about the legitimacy of the prize and whether or not it would actually be awarded to a voter. Some critics speculated that Musk may have made the announcement as a publicity stunt, without any intention of actually giving away the money.
Despite Musk’s absence, the hearing continued as planned, with representatives from his companies SpaceX and Tesla present to discuss the details of the prize. They assured the public that the prize would still be awarded to a voter, and that the selection process would be fair and transparent.
Many voters were excited about the prospect of winning $1 million for simply casting their ballot in the upcoming election. Some saw it as a way to incentivize participation in the democratic process, while others criticized it as a gimmick that undermined the seriousness of the election.
In the end, it remains to be seen whether Musk will follow through on his promise to award the $1 million prize to a lucky voter. Regardless, his announcement has sparked a conversation about the importance of voting and civic engagement, and has raised awareness about the upcoming election.
