Billionaire Elon Musk has increased his financial offer for registered swing state voters to sign a conservative-leaning petition on X. He is offering $100 to signees and those who refer them in support of free speech and the right to bear arms. The deadline to sign the petition is Monday, coinciding with Pennsylvania voter registration closing. Musk’s America PAC released the petition in early October, supporting the First and Second amendments. The program appears to avoid breaking campaign finance laws by focusing on the petition rather than voter registration. Musk, who previously vowed to stay apolitical, has shifted to supporting conservatives, endorsing Trump and donating $75 million to his own pro-Trump super PAC. He has pushed false claims on social media and plans to continue hosting town halls in Pennsylvania, a crucial state for the election, through Monday. Musk’s America PAC has paid for ads on Facebook and Instagram for voter registration in swing states, sparking controversy over potentially misleading voters. Michigan and North Carolina investigated but found no evidence of violating state campaign finance law. Musk’s actions reflect a shift in his political views and increased support for conservative causes as the election approaches.
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