Musk Must be Removed: Conflicts of Interest & Chaos Harming America
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I am writing to demand immediate action to remove Elon Musk from any role in the federal government. His presence in this administration is a clear conflict of interest, a threat to national stability, and an abuse of power for personal gain. He is using his influence to target agencies that have regulated or fined him, manipulate policy decisions that benefit his companies, and undermine the very institutions that keep corporate power in check.
Musk has no government experience and has shown blatant disregard for the law. Instead of making informed decisions that serve the American people, he is pushing policies that serve his business empire while retaliating against agencies that have rightfully held him accountable.
• Musk has gutted the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the agency that fined Twitter (now X) for data privacy violations. He has sought to roll back consumer protections and limit the FTC’s ability to regulate tech companies—actions that directly benefit him.
• He has attacked the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which fined him for misleading investors about Tesla’s stock. He has pushed for deregulation that would weaken SEC oversight of financial fraud.
• The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ruled against Tesla for violating labor laws, yet Musk is now trying to dismantle worker protections and weaken union rights through executive influence.
• Musk has allegedly accessed private consumer information through government agencies, using his influence to interfere with investigations into his companies.
• His close ties to foreign governments, particularly with China, raise serious national security concerns given his control over Starlink, a critical satellite communications system.
• He has violated federal rules on procurement and transparency, using his position to funnel government contracts to his own businesses.
• Musk’s erratic leadership has already destabilized major industries, from tech to space exploration to social media. His influence over federal policy is introducing dangerous volatility into governance, which will have lasting consequences.
• His impulsive decisions have created chaos in government agencies, leading to mass resignations and policy reversals that harm long-term planning.
Congress Must Act Now
Musk’s conflicts of interest compromise the integrity of our government. His presence in decision-making roles is not only unethical—it is dangerous for the stability of the nation. Congress must:
1. Conduct an immediate investigation into Musk’s interference in regulatory agencies and potential legal violations.
2. Remove him from all federal advisory or leadership roles to prevent further conflicts of interest.
3. Implement stronger safeguards against corporate executives holding unchecked government influence.
Elon Musk must be fired from the government before his reckless actions cause irreversible damage to our institutions, economy, and national security.