Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and a supporter of Donald Trump in the presidential election, is promoting a petition through his political action committee that offers a $47 referral bonus for each registered swing-state voter referred to the petition. The petition seeks the personal contact information of swing-state voters and claims to support First and Second Amendment rights without specifying who the petition will be delivered to or any demands it may have. Users who sign the petition are directed to voter registration links for seven specific states: Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina, Nevada, Arizona, Michigan, and Wisconsin. The goal of the America PAC is to get 1 million registered swing-state voters to sign in support of constitutional freedoms.
The America PAC, founded by Musk, has previously collected personal contact information of swing-state voters in online efforts. Earlier this year, the PAC was investigated by state officials for these practices but promised to fix issues with dead-end links on its site. While Musk claims to be a founder of the America PAC and has connections to donors, federal disclosure reports did not show any donations directly from him through June. He has reportedly contributed to the PAC since then, but further reports are not due until November. CNBC has requested comments on the petition from Musk’s spokespersons.
Musk’s promotion of the petition comes after appearing with Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he emphasized the importance of the election and supporting Trump to preserve the Constitution and democracy in America. The seven states targeted in the petition are crucial for both Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee, to secure victory in the election. The link to the petition inquires about referrals and asks for the referrer’s email or cell phone number. However, it remains unclear how the PAC will deliver the promised referral bonuses to participants.
The America PAC’s efforts to collect swing-state voter information online have raised concerns about privacy and transparency. The petition’s focus on supporting constitutional rights without specific demands raises questions about the PAC’s motivations and ultimate objectives. While offering a monetary incentive for referring voters may boost participation, it also raises ethical questions about the integrity of the petition process and the motivations behind it.
Overall, Musk’s promotion of the petition reflects his support for Trump and his desire to influence the outcome of the election through gathering support from swing-state voters. The $47 referral bonus serves as an incentive for individuals to participate in the petition, which aims to gather 1 million registered voters in crucial swing states. However, concerns about the transparency and privacy of the process, as well as the lack of specific demands in the petition, raise questions about the America PAC’s motivations and the effectiveness of this campaign to influence the election.
