FEC Chairman Challenges DOJ Over Alleged Election Interference

Federal Election Commission chairman Sean Cooksey has accused the Department of Justice of violating its own policies by sending a warning letter to Elon Musk’s America PAC and then leaking the letter to the media. The PAC, which supported President-elect Donald Trump, had organized a $1 million voter registration giveaway in swing states.

The DOJ’s letter, issued less than two weeks before Election Day, raised questions about the legality of the initiative but did not accuse the PAC of any violations. The New York Times reported on the letter shortly after it was sent, a move Cooksey argues was intended to influence the election’s outcome.

Philadelphia district attorney Larry Krasner (D) challenged the PAC’s initiative in court, but a judge ruled that it did not constitute an “illegal lottery” and allowed it to proceed. Musk and America PAC have not been charged with wrongdoing, and the DOJ has not announced further action.

“This kind of misuse of government authority against Trump’s campaign is unacceptable and mirrors abuses we’ve seen in the past,” Cooksey wrote in his letter to the DOJ inspector general.

Republicans have frequently criticized the Biden-Harris DOJ for alleged politicization, citing its treatment of conservatives and reluctance to pursue cases against allies of the administration. Trump has pledged reforms to address these concerns, including removing career staff seen as obstructing his agenda.

Cooksey’s call for an investigation underscores growing concerns about the role of federal agencies in politically sensitive cases and the importance of ensuring their neutrality.

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