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.

  • Nusm
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    582 months ago

    • EXERCISE IS GOOD
    • MEDICINE CAN HELP
    • SMOKING IS BAD
    • EAT RIGHT FOR BETTER HEALTH
    • CANCER CAN CAUSE DEATH

    • @AbidanYre
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      152 months ago

      And the trump administration doesn’t believe at least three of those bullet points.

      We’re in for a wild ride.

  • @Hawke
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    582 months ago

    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?

  • @ThekingoflordaMA
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    282 months ago

    In other news: grass is green, and (for now) the sky is blue sometimes.

  • @apfelwoiSchoppen
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    2 months ago

    TIL that I am an expert along with the entirety of the rational population.

  • @dhork
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    132 months ago

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

  • Rhaedas
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    62 months ago

    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.

  • @iAvicenna
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    62 months ago

    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.

    • DominusOfMegadeus
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      12 months ago

      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.

  • JaggedRobotPubes
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    42 months ago

    He’ll “advise” trump to follow his orders like a good little puppy, and he’ll do it because he’s a bitch.