US EditionTrump cuts have hit government agencies investigating Elon Musk's businesses. Here's a breakdown
- Elon Musk, who is a major contractor for NASA through SpaceX, is serving as a policy advisor to President Donald Trump as part of efforts to find $1 trillion in government savings.
- Musk's companies, including Tesla and SpaceX, are currently under various investigations by federal agencies for issues such as racial harassment and environmental violations, according to reports from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency.
- Public Citizen criticized Musk's political activities and involvement with government as potential conflicts of interest, particularly due to his financial support of Trump's campaign.
- Minnesota legislators are debating Musk's impact on state budget policies, with some supporting his approach and others advocating for an independent ethics commission to oversee government operations.
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Musk Responds to Concerns About Conflicts of Interest
White House advisor Elon Musk rebuffed concerns about potential conflicts of interest, stating that he was under heavy scrutiny while his government work actually disadvantages his businesses. During the March 28 episode of “Special Report,” Fox News host Bret Baier noted Musk’s leadership in SpaceX and Starlink—both of which have entered contracts with the federal government. Baier asked Musk to tell people “there’s not a conflict of interest i…
Business Insider
BizTocElon Musk says his companies are 'suffering' because of his work with the White House
Elon Musk, who runs Tesla, xAI, X, and SpaceX, has also been busy with his new role as a special government employee for the White House.Kenny Holston/The New York TimesElon Musk says his companies are "suffering" because of his work with the White House.He said his White House role has been "disadvantageous" for his business empire.President Donald Trump has tried to prop up Musk's EV company amid Tesla's recent stock decline.Elon Musk said his…
DFLers at Minnesota Capitol rip Musk’s ideas while the GOP wants a closer look - Austin Daily Herald
By Dana Ferguson This legislative session, the name of a government outsider-turned-dominant figure has increasingly come up inside Minnesota’s Capitol: Elon Musk. The billionaire is a prominent adviser to President Donald Trump, particularly around his efforts to dramatically slim the federal government. That’s made him a frequent punching bag for Democrats, including in the state Legislature. Meanwhile, Republicans are borrowing a bit from Mus…
Los Angeles Times
Trump cuts have hit government agencies investigating Elon Musk's businesses. Here's a breakdown
Elon Musk has benefited from his close alliance with Donald Trump, as the president has ousted federal officials who had overseen departments investigating the billionaire's multiple companies.
Trump talks Tesla violence, Signal chat leak, and Russia war in Newsmax interview - Washington Examiner
President Donald Trump had a sitdown interview with Newsmax host Greg Kelly on Greg Kelly Reports on Tuesday night. Kelly and the president discussed a variety of topics, including the war in Ukraine, left-wing attacks on Teslas, and the recent controversy surrounding the Signal group chat leak. Regarding the Signal group chat controversy, Trump explained The Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg was invited to join the chat by someone who …
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