💼 The Campaign Legal Center (CLC) has filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s inspector general, claiming that Elon Musk’s involvement in a deal between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and his company, Starlink, violates federal conflict of interest laws.
Source: Bukvy
💰 The law prohibits government officials from participating in matters that could affect their financial interests or the interests of their companies. CLC is concerned that Musk may have a conflict of interest in the context of the multi-billion-dollar deal, in which the FAA is working with Starlink to improve air traffic management.
🔎 The complaint notes that Musk personally participated in the deal, which has the potential to impact the financial interests of his companies, and calls for a thorough investigation of his actions.
📝 Musk has already responded to these concerns, stating that his actions are transparent and that he is not directly involved in the contracts. However, CLC dismissed this argument, noting that even without direct involvement, Musk may still violate conflict of interest laws.
⚖️ It is unclear whether the inspector general will conduct an investigation or whether this could lead to legal consequences for Musk, but further actions by the U.S. Department of Justice may follow if a violation of the law is found.
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