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Democrats demand investigation into Musk over possible criminal corruption
- Leading Democrats are calling for an investigation into possible criminal corruption involving Elon Musk, the tech billionaire and world's richest man.
- Senators Chris Van Hollen, Richard Blumenthal, and Elizabeth Warren have requested an investigation into the FAA's decision to cancel a $2.4bn contract with Verizon in favor of Musk's Starlink for managing US airspace.
- The Democrats are concerned about potential conflicts of interest arising from Musk's government role and his ties to SpaceX, Tesla, and other companies.
- Allegations of corruption and conflicts of interest involving Trump, Musk, and federal agencies have been outlined in the Democrats' letters.
- Concerns have been raised about Musk's influence on federal contracts and his involvement in government decision-making processes.
- The Democrats have called for actions to address conflicts of interest, including reinstating watchdogs, vetting nominees, and ensuring transparency regarding financial interests.
- Trump, Musk, and other involved parties have not provided immediate comments on the matter.
- The Democrats have set a deadline of 31 March for responses to their questions and demands regarding ethics, conflicts of interest, and transparency.
- The investigation into Musk's activities at the FAA aims to determine if he has violated conflict-of-interest statutes and benefited his own private companies through government roles.
- The Democrats' letters highlight concerns over the state of the US air traffic control system, Trump administration's appointments, and potential misuse of government positions for personal gain.
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