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Elon Musk’s America PAC Faces Class Action Over Unpaid Petition Payments

A federal judge in Pennsylvania is reviewing a proposed class action alleging America PAC owes over $5 million to petition signers and canvassers.

Elon Musk has promised registered swing state voters money in return for signing petitions and referring other signees.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk attends the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo
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Overview

  • The lawsuit, filed May 8, 2025, claims Musk’s America PAC failed to pay promised amounts to voters and canvassers in swing states during the 2024 election.
  • Plaintiffs allege breach of contract, with over 100 class members potentially owed more than $5 million for petition signatures and referrals.
  • America PAC initially offered $47 per signature, later increasing it to $100, along with referral bonuses, to boost voter turnout in battleground states.
  • The petition was promoted as a demonstration of support for the First and Second Amendments, with Musk spending $300 million to support Trump’s campaign.
  • America PAC maintains it is committed to paying legitimate claims, citing tens of millions already paid to canvassers, while legal scrutiny over election tactics continues.