Billionaire Elon Musk made a surprise announcement at a Donald Trump campaign event in Pennsylvania on Saturday evening. He revealed that he will be awarding one lucky person $1 million every day before Election Day.
The tech mogul and Trump supporter launched the America PAC last month, following the former president’s return to the rally scene in early October. At a rally in Harrisburg, Musk announced the winner of the first round of the America PAC’s $1 million giveaway.
Musk told the enthusiastic crowd, “I have a surprise for you. We’re going to be awarding $1 million randomly to people who have signed the petition every day from now until the election.” The America PAC is focused on seven battleground states – Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. The organization’s website features a petition that pledges support for the First and Second Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. Signers can also receive $47 for each registered voter they refer to sign.
The first winner of the $1 million prize was John Dreher, who was called up to the stage by Musk himself. Dreher expressed his excitement and gratitude, saying, “Thanks Elon, this is great. I’m really ecstatic!” He also revealed that he has been a fan of Musk for ten years. The America PAC’s official X account shared a video featuring Dreher as the first winner, promoting the petition.
ELON MUSK: “I have a surprise for you. We are going to be awarding $1 MILLION to people who have signed the petition every day, from now until the election.”
SIGN America PAC’s petition in support of Free Speech & The Right to Bear Arms: https://t.co/TMeyWUhbrH pic.twitter.com/QcgePZrhMr
— America (@america) October 20, 2024
When asked about his experience meeting Musk, Dreher said, “When he called me, the first thing that happened was, you know, I screamed and it was $1 million and I was pumping my check in the air, pumping my arms in the air. Actually meeting Elon, I kind of forgot about the money for a little bit.”
The America PAC advocates for values such as “secure borders, safe cities, free speech, sensible spending, a fair justice system, and self-protection.” The organization was created with the goal of re-electing Trump for a second term. Musk explained, “The goal of the $1M/day prize is to maximize awareness of our petition to support the Constitution.”
Elon Musk takes the stage in Harrisburg and joins a crowd of over 1,500 Pennsylvanians 🔥 pic.twitter.com/GpQtjyZc2z
— America (@america) October 20, 2024
In addition to the $1 million giveaway, the America PAC also has a team working on increasing voter registration and turnout in swing states. According to the website, pay for this role starts at $30 per hour with performance bonuses offered.
In early September, Trump announced that Musk had agreed to take charge of a Government Efficiency Commission if he wins back the White House. The tech mogul has been a vocal supporter of the president and has been involved in various government initiatives, including the Space Force.
Elon Musk’s $1 million daily giveaway leading up to Election Day is just another example of his support for Trump and his desire to see him re-elected.
With the America PAC aiming to promote constitutional values and increase voter turnout, it remains to be seen what other surprises Musk may have in store for the final weeks of the election season.
Do this nationwide, awesome
I wish I lived in a swing state. I live in RED FL.