US EditionWhite House Rejects Elon Musk Offer to Cover TSA Worker Pay, CBS News Reports
The White House cited legal and ethical barriers and potential conflicts from Musk’s government contracts in rejecting his $250 million offer to pay TSA workers during the shutdown.
- The White House rejected an offer from Tesla CEO Elon Musk to fund Transportation Security Administration pay on Wednesday, citing legal challenges regarding his federal government contracts.
- Acting Administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill reported the agency has lost more than 480 transportation security officers since the funding lapse began on Feb. 14, roughly 40 days ago.
- On Saturday, Musk offered to cover about $250 million in salaries in a social media post that drew more than 91 million views; President Donald Trump told reporters Monday, "I'd love it."
- Legal barriers prevent the arrangement, as the U.S. Office of Government Ethics bars outside individuals from paying federal employees directly; Abigail Jackson stated Democrats must fund the Department of Homeland Security.
- While the impasse persists, White House officials believe the shutdown will likely end soon, as Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents continue managing non-specialized screening functions at major airports.
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American billionaire Elon Musk offered the White House to provide money from his own pocket to pay the salaries of airport security guards who are left without pay due to the Department of Homeland Security's funding freeze, but President Donald Trump's administration rejected the offer, American television station CBS reported.
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White House rejects Elon Musk's offer to cover TSA salaries amid government shutdown, citing legal challenges. Importance Rank: 1
The White House rejected an offer by Elon Musk to pay the salaries of agents of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) during the partial closure of the government. CBS News reported this after speaking to sources in the Trump Administration, from where they pointed out that Musk’s government contracts could be a legal impediment. Read more
White House Rejects Musk Offer to Pay TSA During Shutdown
Washington, D.C. — The White House has declined an offer from Elon Musk to personally fund salaries for TSA agents during the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, citing legal concerns tied to federal contracting rules. The shutdown has lasted more than a month, leaving tens of thousands of airport security workers without pay. In a statement, White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson said the administration appreciated the off…
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