Elon Musk goes all out for Wisconsin Supreme Court race: Cheesehead hat, two $1 million checks and more

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is well aware that his fashion choices draw attention, and he never misses a chance to make a statement whenever he takes the stage. In a latest, the tech billionaire wore a cheesehead hat while speaking to a crowd in Wisconsin. Musk handed out $1 million checks to two Wisconsin voters on Sunday (March 30), naming them spokespersons for his political group.A video from the event is doing rounds on the internet where Musk can be seen waving to the crowd. “Thanks for coming,” says Musk. He goes on to ask “What do you think of my hat” before signing it and tossing the hat into the crowd. “I am gonna sign the hat, I am gonna throw it out," he said.X user Dogedesigner originally shared the video which Elon Musk reposted on his timelines. Musk, previously made headlines for his Make America Great Again (MAGA) hat/cap. Recently, he wore a red baseball cap that read “Trump was right about everything”. The Cheesehead hat is a distinctive, wedge-shaped, foam hat resembling a slice of cheese, often worn by fans of Wisconsin sports teams, particularly the Green Bay Packers. Its origin dates back to 1987 when Ralph Bruno created the first foam Cheesehead hat by cutting up his mother's couch.The hats are typically orange with holes, mimicking the appearance of Swiss cheese—a nod to one of Wisconsin's first specialty cheeses.By donning this iconic hat, Musk aimed to connect with the local community and demonstrate solidarity with Wisconsin residents during this politically significant event.Musk handed out $1 million checks to two Wisconsin voters on Sunday, naming them spokespeople for his political organization ahead of a pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court election. The tech billionaire framed the race as crucial to former President Donald Trump’s agenda and "the future of civilization."“This is a super big deal,” Musk told a crowd of about 2,000 in Green Bay, stepping onto the stage wearing a yellow Cheesehead hat. “I’m not phoning it in. I’m here in person.”Musk and affiliated groups have poured over $20 million into backing conservative candidate Brad Schimel in Tuesday’s election, which will determine the ideological balance of a court expected to rule on key issues in the swing state. His involvement has become a central focus of the race, with liberal candidate Susan Crawford and her supporters criticizing Musk’s influence and the role he seeks to play in the court’s future.“I think this is critical for the future of civilization,” Musk said. “It’s that significant.”