Wisconsin prosecutor won’t charge Elon Musk over 2025 election checks

A special prosecutor in Wisconsin has announced that Elon Musk will not face criminal charges concerning two $1 million donations made in 2025. These contributions were directed towards efforts aimed at influencing the state's Supreme Court election that year. The prosecutor's decision was based on a review of the available evidence, which was found to be insufficient to prove illegal activity.

These donations, made through organizations supporting specific judicial candidates, highlighted concerns about the influence of large, external funding in state-level judicial elections. The investigation stemmed from questions raised about the source and intent of the funds, and whether they violated campaign finance laws. The outcome of this review means that the focus will remain on existing campaign finance regulations and their enforcement in future elections.