Musk’s organization is seeking registered voters to sign a petition that will help identify potential supporters of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, offering cash rewards for successful referrals.
Elon Musk recently joined former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pa., promoting a new initiative aimed at pinpointing voters likely to back Trump in seven key battleground states.
The super PAC founded by Musk, the billionaire behind Tesla and SpaceX, is circulating a petition where voters pledge their support for the First and Second Amendments. In return, they are offering $47 for each voter who signs.
The aim is to gather one million registered voters in swing states who affirm their commitment to the Constitution, particularly emphasizing freedom of speech and the right to bear arms. If successful, Musk could end up paying $47 million for these signatures.
This petition is also being shared with Musk’s 200 million followers on X (formerly Twitter) to identify particularly motivated voters. By targeting those who proactively express their conservative views, America PAC hopes to mobilize them for Trump’s campaign.
Like other political outreach efforts, this initiative collects data from signatories, including their names, email addresses, phone numbers, and mailing addresses, as well as information about their referrers.
While there appears to be no cap on the number of referrals one can make, the super PAC claims it will verify all submitted information to prevent any misuse. According to their guidelines, each eligible referrer can only list one eligible person.
The $47 incentive is likely a nod to Trump’s ambition to become the 47th president. It’s important to note that while federal law prohibits paying for votes or voter registrations, it does allow payments for petition signatures and for encouraging others to sign.
