The Wisconsin Supreme Court race has turned into the most expensive judicial election in the U.S. history, with billionaire Elon Musk being the largest contributor. Musk hosted a town hall in Green Bay to support conservative Brad Schimel, stating that the election’s outcome would impact the destiny of humanity. The event was attended by 2,000 people, including high-profile Wisconsin Republicans such as Sen. Ron Johnson. Musk has invested approximately $20 million in backing Schimel in this closely watched election. The race also involves liberal candidate Susan Crawford. Musk used the event to criticize Democrats and touch on topics like immigration, artificial intelligence, and voting.
There was a legal dispute over Musk’s plan to give away $2 million at the event, with Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul filing a lawsuit to block the payments. However, the liberal-controlled state Supreme Court rejected Kaul’s request, allowing Musk to proceed with the giveaway. Musk also announced a “block captain” program to incentivize Wisconsinites to recruit neighbors to support Schimel. President Trump has also voiced support for Schimel’s election, calling Crawford a “disaster” and urging Wisconsinites to vote for Schimel.
Protesters gathered outside the event, expressing concerns about Musk’s involvement in the election. Supporters of Musk and Trump cited the need for transparency in government spending and praised them for “doing what’s right by the people.” The event highlighted the high stakes involved in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race and the influence of wealthy donors like Musk and political figures like Trump in shaping the outcome.
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