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- Elon Musk’s America PAC offers bounty for contact info of millions of registered voters in battleground states (newsbreak.com)
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, is offering a $47 bounty for the voter registration data of registered voters in seven battleground states. The offer aims to gather 1 million signatures in support of constitutional rights and potentially influence the upcoming presidential election.
Musk’s political action committee, America PAC, will pay the bounty to those who refer eligible voters who complete an online statement. The data collected will be used to deploy canvassers to ensure voters participate in the election.
Musk’s support for Donald Trump is evident in his public appearances alongside the former president and his endorsement of Trump’s candidacy. Musk believes that a Trump presidency would protect the Constitution and preserve American democracy.
While the bounty could cost Musk millions, it is seen as a strategic investment. Trump’s policies, including weaker regulations and a potential “Department of Government Efficiency,” could benefit Musk’s businesses.
Musk’s influence in a potential second Trump administration could extend to federal agencies that have challenged his interests, such as the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Labor Relations Board.