As the richest man in the world, and now the person who is on presidential candidate Donald Trump’s leash, Elon Musk is providing an exponentially large amount of money to Trump’s campaign. This money is being used unethically to manipulate some of the key swing states in the election. How is Musk doing this?
He is persuading individuals to sign a petition only offered in swing states. To qualify, people must be registered to vote and believe in the Constitution. Those who sign it are eligible to win $1 million. The catch is that Musk is Trump’s #1 advocate, and his PAC is Pro-Trump.
Musk’s controversial voter scheme has led to a civil lawsuit against him. The lawsuit is to block him from continuing to award money to voters. He was set to appear in court, but cowardly no-showed.
Another way Musk is using his power to influence how this election turns out is by using the platform “X.” He has dedicated his whole page to falsely depicting Kamala Harris as the villain in the election by posting AI-generated photos and demonizing the Democratic Party. Musk also attended one of Trump’s campaign rallies, where he appeared in an ominous way dressed in all black wearing the overused slogan “Make America Great Again.” The term “Dark MAGA” has been apparent and associated with Musk on several occasions. The meaning behind the saying is a post-alt-right aesthetic that promotes an authoritarian version of Trump. He was then photographed jumping for joy after being announced for his accomplishments. Narcissism at its finest. The behavior Musk is exhibiting towards Trump’s campaign and Trump himself is concerning.
Despite all the money Musk has raised for the Trump campaign and the continued support of approval at rallies, this is a front to keep his citizenship safe and himself in the spotlight.
Musk, an immigrant from South Africa, is endorsing an individual who constantly condemns immigration in the United States. He started his company on a student visa, but he later violated it. During Trump’s presidency, he pushed for the stop of students from overstaying their visas. Musk has been in the States since 2002. Trump also would strip citizenship from naturalized immigrants who commit crimes. Musk falls right under this umbrella, being charged with Securities Fraud in 2018.
Musk is showing his true colors as a hypocrite by endorsing Trump. Additionally, it is outright unfair of him to practically bribe swing voters with $1 million to vote for the candidate he is endorsing. People should not buy into his foolish actions.
