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At a town hall event in Pennsylvania, Elon Musk repeated unfounded claims that voting machines are vulnerable to fraud. Musk argued that computer programs are unreliable and should not be trusted, despite the fact that most voting systems now produce paper ballots for verification.
Musk’s comments echoed those of former President Trump and his supporters, who have repeatedly made false allegations about voting machines in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election. However, these claims have been repeatedly debunked and dismissed by courts.
Dominion Voting Systems, the company Musk specifically mentioned, has filed multiple defamation lawsuits against individuals and media outlets that have spread false information about them. In one case against Fox News, the judge ruled that there was no evidence to support the claims made by the network.
Dominion has also pointed out that they do not operate in Philadelphia, as Musk claimed. They also clarified that most jurisdictions use paper ballots, which can be audited and recounted.
Despite these facts, Musk continues to spread misinformation about voting machines, claiming that they have led to losses for Republicans in certain areas. However, election experts have repeatedly stated that there is no evidence of widespread voter fraud or manipulation.