[Watch China, October 18, 2024](Watch China reporter Gao Yun compiled/comprehensive report) At the critical moment of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, technology giant, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk Musk kicked off his campaign in support of former President Trump in Pennsylvania on Thursday (October 17). The super-rich man with a net worth of nearly $300 billion not only generously donated $75 million to Trump’s campaign team, but also personally stepped onto the political stage to cheer for Trump. It is forbidden to create mirror websites on Chinese websites. Return to the genuine Chinese website.
Musk kicked off his endorsement of the Trump campaign with a town hall-like event at Ridley High School in Folsom, Pennsylvania, around 5:15 p.m. Thursday. prelude. In front of an audience of about 900 people, Musk emphasized the importance of the election.
“I cannot emphasize enough that Pennsylvania is the key to this election.” Musk said, “This election will determine the fate of the United States and the future of Western civilization that is implicated in the fate of the United States.” He warned that if the current If the current political situation continues for another four years, American society may fall into a “Mad Max”-style chaos.
Musk described the current situation in cities such as Philadelphia, criticizing Democrats for allowing criminals to go unpunished. “Citizens should be able to walk the streets safely,” he said, noting that the situation at the border was “out of control.” He also stressed that freedom of speech is under threat and that the Second Amendment is key to protecting the First Amendment.
When asked about how to cultivate the “truth-seeking” ability of artificial intelligence, Musk gave a vague answer and expressed concerns about the current direction of artificial intelligence programming. Regarding mail-in voting, the technology tycoon admitted that as a technical expert, he believes that there will inevitably be some cheating, and it is now difficult to prove. He called for in-person voting and manual counting to guard against this problem.
Musk’s joining has injected new vitality into the Trump camp. During the event, Musk once again called on supporters to vote early, mobilized people around him to participate, and reminded everyone that next Monday (October 21) is the deadline for voter registration in Pennsylvania. He also live-streamed the event through his social platform X, expanding his reach.
Musk said: “The next three days are crucial. The difference between winning and losing this election in Pennsylvania may be only a few thousand votes, or even a few votes. Therefore, every vote may affect the final result.”
As a technology entrepreneur who usually does not get involved in politics, Musk’s political participation has attracted widespread attention. “I’ve never been involved in politics before, but now I have to stand up because I think the future of America and all of civilization is at stake,” he said.
Musk said he plans to hold multiple campaign events in Pennsylvania in the final weeks before the election, including in places such as Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Philadelphia.
America PAC, founded by Musk, has adopted some unique voter mobilization strategies in swing states. For example, they offered to identify potential Trump voters by offering a $47 reward for each supporter who convinced a swing-state voter to sign a petition supporting the First and Second Amendments.
The latest campaign finance records show that Musk personally donated $75 million to the committee, demonstrating the importance he attaches to this campaign.
Supporters at the scene showed great enthusiasm for Musk’s joining. Richard and Monica Annunziato, from Aston, said: “He must be the smartest man on the planet and he supports the greatest president. .” The couple also expressed concerns about mail-in voting, arguing that the electronic system could be easily manipulated.
The suburbs of Philadelphia have recently become a battleground for political forces from all sides. The same week that Musk was campaigning, Trump held a town hall meeting in Montgomery County, although it ended early due to a medical emergency in the audience. Democratic presidential candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris gave a speech in Bucks County on Wednesday in an attempt to win over disaffected Republican voters. Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance also comes here almost every week to campaign.
Currently, the approval ratings of Trump and Harris are evenly matched. According to the average poll data from “The Hill”/Decision Desk HQ, Harris only leads by 2.7 percentage points nationally, and her advantage in Pennsylvania is less than 1 percentage point.
Voters in Pennsylvania must register before October 21
According to the Associated Press, the deadline for voter registration in Pennsylvania is set for October 21. Citizens who intend to participate in this election need to seize the time to ensure that they meet the registration conditions and complete relevant procedures in a timely manner.
The basic requirements for participating in voting are as follows:
–Age requirement: Must be 18 years or older on Election Day.
–Citizenship: Become a U.S. citizen at least one month before the election.
–Residence requirements: Must be a Pennsylvania resident and live in the selected voting area at least 30 days before the election.
Eligible citizens can choose a variety of ways to register, including in person, online, or at government departments such as the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
Proof of identification is required when registering, which can be a Pennsylvania driver’s license, PennDOT ID card number or the last four digits of a Social Security number. County elections departments cross-check applicants’ identity and address information through multiple government databases.
Some voter information will become public records, including name, address, birthday, voting history, precinct, etc. If a phone number is provided, it will also be made public. Dauphin County Elections Director Chris Spackman said the information could be used for political or non-commercial purposes, such as candidates sending campaign letters using the public information. However, sensitive information such as ID numbers or social security numbers are strictly protected, and even legislative bodies have no right to view them.
For registered voters, if you need to update personal information (such as address, political party affiliation or name), you must also do so before October 21. Otherwise, the changes will take effect at the next election. In particular, if a voter moves within the state more than 30 days before the election but fails to update his address in time, he can vote once at the original polling place, but he needs to fill out an address change form on site.
Counties regularly clean up their rolls, removing voters who have moved away, died or are otherwise ineligible. In accordance with state and federal laws, registered voters who have not voted in two consecutive federal elections will also be deleted. But before that, the election department will send confirmation cards to these “inactive” voters to prevent accidental deletion.
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