In the contentious atmosphere surrounding the upcoming U.S. election, Elon Musk has introduced a surprising initiative that has captured public attention. On October 19, local time, the Tesla CEO announced a bold move to support the political landscape by offering $1 million daily to a randomly selected registered voter in Pennsylvania. This will continue until the U.S. election day on November 5, aiming to motivate individuals to engage with the America PAC petition.
Musk stated his intention behind this initiative at an event in Pennsylvania, emphasizing the importance of signatures on the petition, hoping to incentivize as many people as possible. The first recipient of this hefty reward, John Dreher, has already been selected.
This campaign is part of a broader strategy to engage with supporters of conservative ideologies, specifically those backing Trump's return to the White House. Musk, a significant player in this campaign, has aligned himself with America PAC, a super PAC supporting Trump, highlighting his influence in a crucial battleground state like Pennsylvania.
The initiative, while massive in scale, aligns with legal boundaries in the U.S., as it rewards individuals for signing or promoting the petition without directly purchasing votes. The petition aims to rally a million registered voters from swing states in support of constitutional amendments emphasizing free speech and gun rights.
Reports suggest that Musk is prepared to commit up to $47 million to the campaign to attract these potential voters, marking a significant financial endorsement in the lead-up to the election. While controversial, Musk's efforts underscore the intense and strategic nature of this election's final stages.