Election Interference: DOJ Blasted Over Warning Letter To Musk’s PAC

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.

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.

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.

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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.