Fact Check: Did Elon Musk file a $100 million lawsuit against Kamala Harris?

WASHINGTON, DC: An X post claimed Elon Musk filed a $100 million defamation lawsuit against Kamala Harris and the Democratic National Committee (DNC). It said Musk sued them for accusing him of “buying, rigging or stealing” the 2024 election. The post also shared quotes that it claims came from Musk, in which he criticized Democrats for blaming him while spending heavily on endorsements and campaigns.

Claim: Elon Musk filed a $100M lawsuit against Kamala Harris

The post claimed that Musk had officially filed the lawsuit and explained the alleged reason for the legal action.

It said, "Elon Musk has officially filed a $100 million lawsuit against Kamala Harris and the Democratic National Committee for repeatedly claiming he 'bought, rigged, and stole' the 2024 election."

It also described Musk as defending his political involvement and said, "Musk made it clear he shouldn’t have to endure that kind of defamation simply because he used his voice and resources for a cause he believes in."

The post then attributed comments to Musk about Democrats blaming him for the election results. It quoted him as saying, "'These are the people who lost even after paying for every endorsement under the sun,' Musk said, 'and now they need it to make sense, so they blame me.'"

The post also discussed Musk's spending during the 2024 election. It claimed, "He added that he spent less than a billion dollars on the 2024 election — a drop in the bucket for him."

It then shared another statement attributed to Musk about political spending, saying, "'I’m sorry not everyone can do that, but that shouldn’t mean nobody can.'"

The post criticized Democrats over their campaign spending and endorsements. It concluded, "The same Democrats who flooded the zone with paid celebrity endorsements are now crying foul because one man actually moved the needle."

Fact Check: False, no evidence to support the claim

The claim is false. There is no evidence that Elon Musk filed a $100 million lawsuit against Kamala Harris or the Democratic National Committee (DNC) over claims that he “bought, rigged, and stole” the 2024 election.

Searches of major news outlets, court records, and official statements found no report or confirmation of such a lawsuit. Notably, credible reports about Musk's legal cases focus on lawsuits against him and his America PAC.

These cases are mainly linked to his 2024 election activities, including the $1 million-a-day voter giveaway and petition campaign, as well as disputes over payments and fraud claims.

The X post also did not provide any court documents or other reliable evidence to support its claim. It included dramatic language, an alleged quote from Musk and a link to Telegram.

A Community Note on the post also stated, "No lawsuit by Elon Musk against Kamala Harris or the DNC for $100 million has been filed or reported by major news outlets."

Musk has also not publicly announced or posted about any lawsuit matching the description in the viral post. The rumor appears to have drawn from broader political claims that Musk improperly influenced the 2024 election after Donald Trump's victory.