Elon Musk has made headlines again by announcing a bold initiative tied to the upcoming U.S. elections. On October 19, during an event in Pennsylvania, Musk declared he would randomly award $1 million each day to a registered voter in the state who signs a petition for the "America PAC" from now until the election on November 5. The first recipient of this extraordinary windfall has already been named: John Drehere.
This initiative is part of a broader push to rally support for former President Donald Trump. Earlier in October, Musk took to social media, encouraging followers to recommend swing state voters to sign the petition in exchange for $47 per referral. The campaign positions itself as a way to promote support for the First Amendment's free speech provision and the Second Amendment's right to bear arms.
While buying votes is prohibited by U.S. federal law, compensating individuals for signing or recommending a petition is not illegal. The petition aims to gather signatures from one million swing state voters pledging their support for these constitutional rights. Participants must provide detailed personal information, including contact details and referrer information, and only voters in seven swing states are eligible.
Elon Musk has reportedly committed up to $47 million to this effort, seeking to attract individuals who align with conservative views and identify them as potential supporters. This strategy is designed to build a targeted list of voters who may be willing to support Trump's campaign.