Former UFC star feels Elon Musk should continue "giving away $1 million a day even after the election"
Elon Musk has been actively backing Republican candidate Donald Trump's presidential bid. As part of the campaign, the billionaire founder of Tesla started offering a hefty sum of $1 million as daily giveaways to US voters.
Through his political action committee, the owner of X tied the giveaways to supporting the right to free speech and the right to bear arms, the first two amendments of the U.S. Constitution.
While Musk's move has raised concerns about its legality and ethics, former UFC fighter Ben Askren called on the owner of X to keep the giveaways going even after the election. Taking to X, 'Funky' wrote:
"I think @elonmusk should just keep giving away $1 million a day even after the election. Look at the joy it brings people :)"
Check out Ben Askren's X post below:
On Oct. 19, Musk announced he would give away a $1 million cheque to a voter from the swing states who signed his petition. Since then, the billionaire businessman has already awarded $16 million to swing-state voters. Musk's group, America PAC, said the final winner will be announced on the election day.
Can Elon Musk’s initiative outlast the US election?
Ben Askren’s call for Elon Musk to extend his $1 million giveaways beyond election day has drawn attention to the positive impact of this campaign on everyday Americans.
'Funky' sees Musk’s efforts as a way to spread joy, regardless of political leanings. However, it is worth noting that this initiative is closely tied to Musk’s America PAC, which uses these giveaways to support pro-Trump messaging.
The America PAC, led by Musk and political director Chris Young, defends the initiative as a campaign designed to highlight values like free speech and Second Amendment rights, stating that funds are directed to individuals who align well with the goals of America PAC.
However, critics like Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner alleged that the payouts amounted to an "illegal lottery". Krasner also took legal action, accusing the initiative of crossing legal and ethical lines, particularly in swing states where the giveaways could influence key votes.