Federal Election Commission (FEC) chairman Sean Cooksey is urging the Department of Justice’s inspector general to investigate what he calls a clear violation of DOJ policies. The controversy centers on a warning letter the DOJ sent to Elon Musk’s America PAC regarding a $1 million voter registration giveaway in swing states just before the presidential election.
The letter, reported by the New York Times shortly after it was sent, questioned the legality of the giveaway but did not assert any specific violations. Cooksey argues the DOJ’s actions were designed to influence the election’s outcome, violating the Justice Manual’s rules against taking investigative actions to impact elections.
FEC Chairman: Biden DOJ Broke Federal Policies With Letter Targeting Musk https://t.co/kmFiEosLkW
— zerohedge (@zerohedge) November 14, 2024
Biden DOJ Accused of Violating Federal Policies Targeting Musk
👉 FEC Chairman claims DOJ illegally targeted Musk with a letter prior to elections.
👉 DOJ's warning to Musk's PAC deemed an attempt to silence free speech efforts.
‼️ An investigation into the DOJ's actions has… pic.twitter.com/498wmi2ptM— ZeroHedge Notes (@ZeroHedgeNotes) November 14, 2024
Philadelphia district attorney Larry Krasner (D) filed a lawsuit claiming the giveaway broke state election laws, but a state judge ruled the initiative could proceed. Musk’s PAC, which supported President-elect Donald Trump, has not been charged with wrongdoing, and there is no indication of an active federal investigation.
“This misuse of government power against President Trump’s campaign—so similar to the Department’s abuses during Watergate—is the reason why oversight agencies like the Federal Election Commission were created,” Cooksey wrote.
Elon Musk explains America PAC, the political action committee he created to support meritocracy and freedom in America: "The intent is to promote the principles that made America great in the first place." pic.twitter.com/inCz5mhNuO
— ELON DOCS (@elon_docs) July 26, 2024
The FEC chairman alleges the DOJ sending a warning letter to @elonmusk was a misuse of power with implications to influence the outcome of the election. Solid reporting by @SaysSimonson. pic.twitter.com/KQt4kVs0Yc
— Avery James (@averyfjames) November 13, 2024
Republicans have repeatedly criticized the Biden-Harris Department of Justice for what they see as politically motivated actions. Allegations include lenient treatment of Hunter Biden and aggressive cases targeting conservatives. Trump allies have promised reforms at the DOJ, including removing career staff accused of opposing his agenda.
Federal Election Commission Chairman Sean Cooksey accused Department of Justice officials of interfering in the presidential election with a “warning letter” sent to Elon Musk, likening it to an abuse of power as significant as the Watergate scandal. https://t.co/hI7UJMjXWF
— NBC Montana (@NBCMontana) November 14, 2024
This incident highlights growing concerns about the role of federal agencies in politically sensitive cases. Cooksey’s call for an investigation underscores the need for accountability and transparency within the DOJ.
Massie accuses the DOJ of using mafia tactics:
"The DOJ has opened not one but two investigations of Elon Musk. Mark Zuckerberg, on the other hand, spent $400 million in 2020 tilting the election secretly for Democrats, no investigations whatsoever."pic.twitter.com/pD9dMaSBPs
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) September 20, 2023
