As the US presidential election draws closer, billionaire Elon Musk has become a vocal supporter of the US Constitution, hosting events aimed at rallying support for its principles. While his public backing of Republican candidate Donald Trump is clear, Musk’s central message has been his call to protect fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution, particularly the First and Second Amendments.
At a recent event in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Musk took an extraordinary step to promote these constitutional rights by promising to give away $1 million daily until election day to individuals who sign his online petition supporting the US Constitution. The petition, which attendees were asked to sign, reads: “The First and Second Amendments guarantee freedom of speech and the right to bear arms. By signing below, I am pledging my support for the First and Second Amendments.”
During the event, Musk awarded the first $1 million check to an attendee named John Dreher, a gesture aimed at rallying more people behind his cause. “By the way, John had no idea. So anyway, you’re welcome,” Musk said as he handed Dreher the check, underscoring the unpredictability of his giveaways.
This petition drive is part of Musk’s broader political strategy, organized through his America PAC, a political action committee supporting Trump’s campaign. The PAC is actively working to mobilize voters in key battleground states, encouraging engagement with the upcoming election while collecting contact details of potential voters. The focus on the First and Second Amendments seems designed to resonate with conservative voters who prioritize these rights.
While Musk has made it clear that he is backing Trump in the 2024 presidential race, his emphasis on the Constitution has become a recurring theme at his events. At the Harrisburg event, Musk warned that a victory for Trump’s Democratic rival, Kamala Harris, could lead to a dramatic shift in the country’s future, going as far as to claim, “If Harris wins, it will be the last election.”
Musk has also stirred controversy with his remarks on political violence, suggesting that two assassination attempts against Trump show that he is challenging the status quo in ways that Harris is not. “Assassinating a puppet is worthless,” he added, reinforcing his belief that Trump’s campaign is causing significant disruption.
By tying his support for Trump to a broader defense of constitutional rights, Musk continues to draw attention to his political influence in the run-up to the election.
