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Elon Musk's government role gets even murkier


Published on 2025-04-24 03:20:45 - CNN
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  • Elon Musk said he would keep doing part-time work for the Trump administration beyond next month, raising more questions about his role and whether the White House is following the rules.

Elon Musk's involvement with the U.S. government has become increasingly complex, as highlighted by recent developments. Musk's companies, SpaceX and Tesla, have significant contracts with the government, including a $2.9 billion contract for SpaceX to develop a spacecraft for NASA's Artemis program and Tesla's electric vehicles being used by various government agencies. Additionally, Musk has been vocal about his political views, often criticizing government policies on social media, which has led to tensions with some politicians. The situation has become murkier with reports that the Pentagon has been using Starlink, SpaceX's satellite internet service, for military operations in Ukraine, raising questions about the blurred lines between Musk's business interests and his role in government affairs. As Musk's influence grows, so do the concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the need for clearer boundaries between his private enterprises and public responsibilities.

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