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Republicans Privately Express Concern Over Elon Musk

February 10, 2025 at 5:24 pm EST By Taegan Goddard Leave a Comment

The Bulwark: “A review of letters sent by Republican members of Congress to their constituents shows many lawmakers expressing caution, even concern, about the role Musk is playing.”

“Some members have pledged to voters that they will serve as a guardrail for DOGE. Others have expressed apprehension over the conflicts of interest that naturally result from the richest man on the planet—and a major government contractor—having such immense sway over federal spending. Even more have acknowledged fears that Musk may gain access to voters’ sensitive personal information.”

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