1. United States
2. Mass.
3. Letter

Elon Musk's expansive role in advising the Trump administration and accessing highly classified military information raises significant constitutional concerns regarding the Appointments Clause. As a private citizen without any official government position, his exertion of authority over critical national security matters appears to violate the requirements for holding a properly appointed federal office. Furthermore, the recent SEC lawsuit alleging Musk underpaid over $150 million by failing to disclose his stake in Twitter acquisition points to potential securities violations that enabled him to purchase shares at an artificially low price. Given these serious issues involving conflicts of interest, lack of accountability, and disregard for regulatory compliance, congressional oversight through public hearings is warranted to scrutinize Musk's involvement and potentially revoke his access to classified information and advisory roles. Preserving democratic norms and ensuring no individual operates above the law are paramount concerns that must be addressed.