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- Musk pushes debunked Dominion voting conspiracy theory at first Pennsylvania appearance (nbcnews.com)
Elon Musk Promotes Debunked Election Fraud Theories
At a campaign event in Pennsylvania, tech billionaire Elon Musk echoed false claims about Dominion Voting Systems and election fraud. Musk alleged that mail-in ballots and the use of Dominion machines led to suspicious results.
Despite his claims, evidence shows that Dominion systems were used in multiple states during the 2020 election. Fact-checkers have repeatedly debunked the allegations of fraud.
Musk also supported claims that paper ballots should be the sole method of voting, despite research indicating that 98% of votes are cast on paper ballots.
Musk Backs Trump, Spreads Misinformation
Musk’s appearance comes amid his increasing support for former President Donald Trump. He has donated heavily to a pro-Trump PAC and joined Trump at a recent rally.
On social media, Musk has promoted false claims about immigration and voter fraud. Investigations have found no evidence of widespread voter fraud in the U.S.
Other Controversial Remarks
During his event, Musk discussed a range of topics, including censorship, government spending, and gun rights. He also made unfounded claims about crime rates in cities.
In one exchange, Musk called Democratic donor George Soros “evil” and accused him of “tearing down society.” He also pushed a conspiracy theory about Vice President Kamala Harris being controlled by others.
Musk urged attendees to register to vote in Pennsylvania, emphasizing its importance in the upcoming election.