Federal Election Commission chairman Sean Cooksey has called for an investigation into the Department of Justice after it issued a warning letter to Elon Musk’s political action committee and then leaked the letter to the media. Cooksey says the DOJ’s actions violated its own policies and may have been intended to influence the recent presidential election.
The DOJ’s Public Integrity Section sent the letter to Musk’s America PAC on Oct. 23, questioning the legality of a $1 million voter registration giveaway in swing states. The New York Times obtained the letter shortly after it was sent. Cooksey alleges that both the letter and the leak were politically motivated and broke internal DOJ rules against actions designed to impact elections.
FEC Chairman: Biden DOJ Broke Federal Policies With Letter Targeting Musk https://t.co/kmFiEosLkW
— zerohedge (@zerohedge) November 14, 2024
Philadelphia district attorney Larry Krasner (D) sued the PAC, claiming the initiative violated state laws. A state judge disagreed, ruling that the giveaway was not an “illegal lottery” and allowing it to continue. Musk and his PAC have not been charged with any violations.
“This appears to be yet another example of the DOJ being used as a tool to target political opponents,” Cooksey wrote, adding that such actions are reminiscent of historical abuses like Watergate.
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
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
Republicans have long accused the Biden-Harris DOJ of politicization, citing its approach to cases involving Trump and other conservatives. President-elect Donald Trump has promised reforms to address what he calls the “weaponization” of the DOJ, including the removal of staff who oppose his administration’s agenda.
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
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
Cooksey’s demand for an investigation underscores the importance of maintaining neutrality and integrity within federal agencies, especially during high-stakes elections.
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
