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US lawmakers question Musk's dual role at SpaceX and government agency


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Published in Politics and Government on Sunday, May 11th 2025 at 5:20 GMT by Reuters   Print publication without navigation

  • Democratic lawmakers on key House committees raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest from Elon Musk's dual roles as SpaceX CEO and a Special Government Employee overseeing changes at NASA and the Department of Defense,

U.S. lawmakers are scrutinizing Elon Musk's dual role as CEO of SpaceX and a government contractor, particularly focusing on potential conflicts of interest and the company's adherence to federal regulations. During a recent hearing, concerns were raised about SpaceX's compliance with labor laws and its handling of sensitive government data. Lawmakers questioned whether Musk's leadership could compromise national security, given SpaceX's significant contracts with agencies like NASA and the Department of Defense. The discussion also touched on SpaceX's ambitious projects, such as Starlink, and how Musk's other ventures, like Tesla and X Corp, might influence his decisions at SpaceX. The hearing underscored the need for clearer guidelines and oversight to ensure that private companies working with the government maintain transparency and accountability.

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