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Is Elon Musk's government role unconstitutional? What the Supreme Court might say.


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Published in Politics and Government on Monday, February 17th 2025 at 15:40 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Federal courts are considering whether Elon Musk's status as de facto administrator of DOGE complies with the Constitution's Appointments Clause.

The article discusses the potential constitutional issues surrounding Elon Musk's involvement with the U.S. government, particularly focusing on his role in providing satellite internet services through SpaceX's Starlink to Ukraine during its conflict with Russia. The piece explores whether Musk's actions, which include decisions on when and where to provide service, could be seen as him exercising governmental power without being an official government employee, potentially violating the Appointments Clause of the U.S. Constitution. This clause requires that principal officers of the United States be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Legal experts cited in the article debate whether Musk's influence over Starlink's operations in a geopolitical conflict might classify him as performing a governmental function, thus necessitating formal appointment. The discussion also touches on historical precedents and the implications for private sector involvement in national security, questioning the boundaries between private enterprise and government functions.

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