Millions of dollars are distributed by his – now openly – billionaire supporter donald trumpElon Musk, to be your “chosen one”. to take back the White House.
The cash prize of muskIt’s the latest sign that the Tesla CEO is using his vast wealth to influence the lopsided presidential race between Trump and Kamala Harris.
The issue led to the intervention of Pennsylvania’s Democratic governor, Josh Shapiro, who on Sunday called on prosecutors to investigate Musk’s intention to distribute $1 million every day before Election Day.
Musk’s America PAC is playing an important role in mobilizing and registering voters in swing states, with Pennsylvania perhaps the most critical swing state in the race for the White House.
Elon Musk is pledging to donate $1 million a day to voters who sign his political action committee’s petition in support of the Constitution. pic.twitter.com/nJ8pZ1VtXx
– Associated Press (@AP) October 21, 2024
Musk presented a $1 million check on Saturday to a participant at a rally in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, organized by America PAC, a political action group that the Tesla CEO created to support Republican Trump in the November 5 presidential election. .
The lucky recipient of the check was a man named John Drecher, according to event staff.
“By the way, John had no idea,” Musk said as he handed Drecher the check.
On Sunday, the billionaire handed a second check to a woman at an event in Pittsburgh, according to a post by America PAC on X.
The resolution
Musk promises to give $1 million every day to anyone who signs a petition, which says: “The First and Second Amendments guarantee freedom of speech and the right to bear arms. By signing below, I pledge to defend the First and Second Amendments.”
To be eligible for the $1 million, petition signers must be registered voters and live in one of the seven states running for president: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
And $200 bonus
The petition also offers $100 for every registered Pennsylvania voter who signs and $100 for every new voter it brings.
Attendees of Saturday’s event were also required to sign a petition, which allows America PAC to gather contact information for even more potential voters.
The legitimacy of Musk’s “gifts” will certainly be scrutinized in the coming days.
So far, Musk has invested at least $75 million in America PAC, according to a report that makes the group a critical part of Trump’s bid to retake the U.S. presidency.
Trump, in turn, said that, if elected, he would nominate Musk to head a government efficiency commission.
Federal offense
Bribing citizens to induce or reward them to vote for a particular candidate is a federal crime punishable by prison. offense.
The ban covers not just monetary spending, but also anything of monetary value, such as drinks or lottery tickets, says a Justice Department handbook on election crimes.
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