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Trump and Musk are moving to smother these three pieces of the government

Trump and Musk are moving to smother these three pieces of the government


Published on 2025-02-05 12:00:38 - CNN
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  • Donald Trump ran his presidential campaign promising to abolish entire federal agencies and departments, but it's not quite so easy for a president to simply end an organization that was created and funded each year by Congress,

The article from CNN, published on February 5, 2025, discusses the ongoing investigations involving former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Federal agencies are examining potential financial ties between Trump and Musk, focusing on whether these connections influenced policy decisions during Trump's presidency. The investigations are looking into large loans and investments from Musk's companies to Trump's businesses, as well as any possible quid pro quo arrangements. This scrutiny comes amidst broader probes into Trump's business dealings and Musk's corporate governance, with implications for both their legal and political futures. The article highlights the complexity of these financial relationships and the potential conflicts of interest they represent.

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[ https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/05/politics/donald-trump-elon-musk-agencies/index.html ]
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