Elon Musk’s involvement in politics recently came to light when he incorporated a company called “United States of America Inc.” The purpose of this entity was initially unclear, but it was linked to Musk’s family office and his political action committee, “America PAC.” Recently, participants in Musk’s voter blitz started receiving checks from United States of America Inc., revealing that it is part of America PAC’s voter giveaway program. The program promised participants $47 for each registered swing state voter they referred to sign a petition supporting free speech and the right to bear arms. The committee claims to have distributed over 187,000 checks, totaling at least $8.7 million. Musk’s goal is to secure one million signatures.
Individuals who referred people to sign the petition have reported receiving checks from United States of America Inc. Some winners shared photos of their checks, which did not identify America PAC in any way. The mysterious appearance of these checks has led to confusion among recipients, with some speculating that it must be from a Trump PAC due to the amount being $47. United States of America Inc. has not yet appeared in the PAC’s Federal Election Commission filings, and Musk has not commented on the matter. Meanwhile, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has filed a lawsuit against America PAC over the legality of its cash prize giveaway, arguing that it violates Pennsylvania law.
In response to the lawsuit, Musk’s legal team has filed to move the case to federal court, delaying a potential ruling on the matter. The Justice Department’s Public Integrity Section has also warned the PAC that its lottery may be in violation of federal law. Despite the legal challenges, Musk has shifted his focus to promoting his PAC’s “election integrity community” on X, where users are encouraged to report instances of alleged voter fraud. However, reviews of posts in the community have revealed a prevalence of unsupported claims, doxxing attempts, and misinformation.
As the election draws near, Musk’s involvement in politics has come under scrutiny, with his America PAC facing legal challenges and accusations of violating voting laws. The mysterious appearance of checks from United States of America Inc. has raised questions about the transparency of the PAC’s activities. Musk’s decision to move the legal battle to federal court indicates a determination to defend the PAC’s actions. Meanwhile, his efforts to promote election integrity through his community platform have been met with skepticism due to the prevalence of false information and doxxing attempts. With the election just days away, Musk’s political activities continue to be a topic of controversy and speculation.
