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Trump and Musk have huge conflicts of interest. Who's policing them?


Published on 2025-03-14 09:00:49 - Vox
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  • But when it comes to just how unprecedented the conflicts of interest are in this administration, the Tesla incident shows that Musk is the new elephant in the room. The businessm

The article from MSN discusses the significant conflicts of interest involving former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, particularly in light of their business dealings and political influence. Trump's conflicts stem from his refusal to divest from his business empire while in office, leading to potential self-dealing and foreign influence issues, especially highlighted by his recent legal battles over classified documents. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter (now known as X Corp) has raised concerns about his control over a major platform for public discourse, especially given his other business interests like Tesla and SpaceX, which could benefit from favorable government policies. The article questions the effectiveness of current oversight mechanisms, pointing out that while there are some checks like financial disclosures and ethics rules, these might not be sufficient to manage the extensive influence and potential for corruption or favoritism these individuals wield. It also notes the lack of robust enforcement and the need for more stringent regulations to ensure that public interest is not overshadowed by private gains.

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