‘Felt Embarrassed and Played’: Black Workers Allegedly Crammed in U-Hauls, Face Threats and Poor Conditions in Elon Musk’s Michigan Canvassing Efforts for Donald Trump

Republican door-knockers flown to Michigan to boost voter turnout for former President Donald Trump on behalf of Elon Musk‘s America PAC claim they faced intimidation, strong-arm tactics and poor working conditions amid allegations that 25 percent of door knocks reported by these workers in two swing states likely never occurred. According to a video obtained by WIRED magazine, several Trump-connected door knockers performed the work while being transported in the back of a U-Haul van and faced threats regarding their lodging at a local motel, which they alleged would not be covered if they failed to meet quotas while out canvassing neighborhoods.  Door-knockers claimed they were unaware they had signed up for anything related to Trump or his billionaire friend Musk, whom Trump has promised a prominent role in his cabinet if he wins a second term.& Left: Viral photos shows workers in the back of a U-Haul van. Right: Elon Musk (X/@jsrailton) One canvasser claimed they didn’t realize they were participating in Trump’s campaign until after they reached the job site and signed a nondisclosure agreement. “I knew nothing of the job, or much of the job description, other than going door to door and asking the voters who...