Chris Sununu Faces Backlash Over Defense of Elon Musk's Government Role

The New Hampshire governor claims Musk's immense wealth removes potential conflicts of interest, drawing sharp criticism from across the political spectrum.

Governor Chris Sununu argued on CNN that Elon Musk, worth $450 billion, is 'too rich' to be influenced by financial conflicts of interest in his new government role.
Musk has been appointed by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), raising concerns about his extensive federal contracts and business interests.
Critics, including ethics experts, Democratic politicians, and some Republican strategists, condemned Sununu's remarks as dismissive of legitimate concerns about corruption and conflicts of interest.
Musk's companies, including SpaceX and Tesla, have received billions in federal contracts, fueling skepticism about his impartiality in advising on government spending cuts.
Sununu, previously critical of Trump, has been accused of hypocrisy for defending Musk and aligning with the incoming administration after backing Nikki Haley earlier in the Republican primary.