Maye Musk, the mother of tech mogul Elon Musk, has ignited a firestorm of controversy after suggesting she could exploit New York’s voting laws. During an appearance on Fox News, Musk hinted at the possibility of visiting multiple polling stations in the state to cast several votes in the upcoming election.
Musk, a Canadian-born dietician, criticized New York’s voting system, which does not require voters to present identification but mandates registration. She stated, “On Election Day, you have ten fake names, go to ten polling booths and vote ten times. That’s a hundred votes. And it’s not illegal.” However, voting more than once is indeed illegal.
When host Neil Cavuto attempted to clarify her statement, Musk responded, “If you don’t have to have ID… Actually my Canadian friends are going to go and vote because you don’t have to have ID.” She added, “I don’t know if they really are, but they can vote at every booth if they want to. No ID, you can just vote. So, that’s very scary that they would not look at my ID in New York.”
Musk’s remarks, suggesting the possibility of exploiting the voting system, have sparked outrage and accusations of endorsing voter fraud. She further stated, “Well I could take away that if I was dishonest, I could go to every polling station in New York and vote or even go back to the same one every hour.” This statement, made without understanding the legal consequences, has amplified the controversy surrounding her comments.
This controversy comes at a time when the integrity of the United States’ voting system is under intense scrutiny. Accusations of voter fraud, particularly following the 2020 Presidential Election, have fueled a heated debate about the need for stricter voter identification laws. Musk’s comments, suggesting the possibility of circumventing the system, have added fuel to this fire, highlighting the growing concerns about the potential for voter fraud and the importance of maintaining fair and secure elections.
