Warren Seeks Ethics Rules for Musk's Transition Role

Senator Elizabeth Warren has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest involving Elon Musk's advisory role in President-elect Donald Trump's transition team. She sent a letter urging Trump to implement stringent conflict-of-interest rules for Musk, who is co-chairing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and has significant business interests that could benefit from government contracts. Warren highlighted Musk's influence and the lack of transparency regarding his advisory role's impact on his companies, such as Tesla and SpaceX, which have substantial government dealings. Trump spokesperson Karoline Leavitt dismissed Warren's letter as political maneuvering, emphasizing the transition team's ethical standards. Warren's appeal underscores the need for clear ethics guidelines to prevent corruption and ensure Musk’s influence serves the public interest rather than his own financial gains.