Elon Musk promises $1 million award each day to anyone who signs his petition

United States: Billionaire Elon Musk on Saturday promised to give away $1 million each day until the US Presidential elections to a person who signed his online petition supporting free speech and the right to bear arms.

The petition, launched on America PAC’s website, aims to gather 1 million signatures from swing state voters in support of the First and Second Amendments of the US Constitution.

“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,” the petition reads.

The Tesla owner awarded $1 million to an attendee at a campaign town hall in Pennsylvania on Saturday, called in support of Republican candidate Donald Trump.

The winner, John Dreher, received the $1 million cheque from Musk.

“By the way, John had no idea. So anyway, you’re welcome,” the Tesla founder said as he handed Dreher the check.

In his address, the tech magnate said that his political organisation, America PAC, will be awarding $1 million every day until the November 5 election. Musk started America PAC in support of Trump’s presidential campaign. The group is helping mobilise and register voters in battleground states.

Musk has given at least $75 million to America PAC, according to federal disclosures, making the group a crucial part of Trump’s bid to win the US presidential polls.

Earlier, the SpaceX owner also offered $47 to every registered voter in the US who referred others to sign his petition supporting free speech and the right to bear arms.

Gun rights in the United States remain a divisive issue, with some people supporting easy access to guns, while others argue that guns pose a threat to public and personal safety.