Elon Musk Says he and Trump Have 'Mandate to Delete' Regulations. Ethics Laws Could Limit Musk Role
Choosing billionaire Elon Musk to be what President-elect Donald Trump calls “our cost cutter” for the U.S. government, is not the first time an American president has empowered a business tycoon to look for ways to dramatically cut federal regulations.
“There’s direct conflicts between his businesses and government’s interest,” said Ann Skeet, director of leadership ethics at Santa Clara University's Markkula Center. “He’s now in a position to try and curry favor for those enterprises.”
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Nov 13, 2024