On October 7, 2024, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk announced a new initiative aimed at encouraging registered U.S. voters to gather signatures for a petition advocating for free speech and the right to bear arms.
The program targets key swing states to enhance political engagement leading up to the elections. Musk stated on X (formerly Twitter), "For every person you refer who is a swing state voter, you get $47! Easy money."
The petition is hosted on Musk's America PAC, which aims to collect one million signatures from voters in crucial battleground states. The PAC supports former President Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign.
The initiative emphasizes the importance of the First and Second Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. Musk recently endorsed Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, warning that this could be "the last election" if Trump does not win.
Musk urged supporters to sign the petition and highlighted the goal of mobilizing voters in swing states to show support for constitutional rights.