Elon Musk's alignment with the American right has grown stronger in recent months. He recently took the spotlight at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, which is notable as the site of an assassination attempt on the former president.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is inviting registered voters to earn $47 for each person they refer to sign a petition supporting the First and Second Amendments. This initiative, launched by Musk's Elon's America PAC, aims to collect one million signatures from voters in key swing states such as Pennsylvania, Georgia, Nevada, Arizona, Michigan, Wisconsin, and North Carolina. The deadline for participation is October 21.
The petition encourages support for free speech and the right to bear arms, stating, "By signing below, I am pledging my support for the First and Second Amendments." Participants will receive $47 for every registered voter they refer who signs the petition.
At a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Musk highlighted the significance of the upcoming presidential election, endorsing Donald Trump as the only candidate capable of safeguarding democracy in the country. Wearing a "Make America Great Again" cap, Musk remarked, "This will be the last election if Trump doesn’t win.”
While federal law prohibits payment for voter registration or voting in federal elections, it does permit financial incentives for signing petitions. Trump has suggested that if he wins the presidency again, he would appoint Musk to a government efficiency commission.
Musk’s PAC is focused on garnering support for constitutional rights while criticizing the Democratic Party. He pointed out a recent proposal in California to eliminate voter ID requirements, labeling it a threat to these rights. The rally's location also holds political weight, being the site of a shooting incident that occurred in July.
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