Summary

Elon Musk’s role as co-chair of Donald Trump’s advisory panel on federal budget cuts has sparked criticism over potential conflicts of interest.

Musk, whose companies like SpaceX and Tesla have billions in federal contracts and are regulated by agencies, is pushing for $2 trillion in cuts, targeting programs like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Planned Parenthood.

Critics warn Musk’s advisory role could benefit his businesses while undermining public programs.

Legal experts stress the need for stronger ethics oversight to prevent abuse and protect government integrity.

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    No shit. I’m sure he won’t use his first report to try to move all space launches over to exclusively the company he owns, he’ll probably at least wait till the second or third.

  • rayyy@lemmy.world
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    So we have co-presidents who take everything from everybody and give it to themselves - surprised?

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    Critics warn Musk’s advisory role could benefit his businesses while undermining public programs.

    I mean, that’s the entire point of the role, with a bit of a flex on top of it. so… duh?

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    I keep reminding people, Elon Musk did not become co-President by listening to experts

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    Sparked? Editors should have changed that to ignited or even exploded, but I guess ChatGPT can’t understand the scope of the subject, and “sparked” is a more probable used word in context.

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    currently that seems like the least of our worries. he is trying to influence world towards extreme right with his toddler’s level of understanding of politics and shitloads of money.

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      Musk: he is trying to influence world towards extreme right with his toddler’s level of understanding of politics and shitloads of money.

      Trump: he is trying to influence world towards extreme right with his toddler’s level of understanding of politics and shitloads of imaginary money.

  • Nusm@yall.theatl.social
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    • EXERCISE IS GOOD
    • MEDICINE CAN HELP
    • SMOKING IS BAD
    • EAT RIGHT FOR BETTER HEALTH
    • CANCER CAN CAUSE DEATH