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Elon Musk Faces Calls for Investigation Over FAA Contracts and Starlink Integration

Democratic senators demand a criminal probe into Musk's potential conflicts of interest, citing Starlink's role in federal infrastructure and FAA contract decisions.

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US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk (R) speak before departing the White House on his way to his South Florida home in Mar-a-Lago in Florida on March 14, 2025.
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Overview

  • Democratic senators have called for a criminal investigation into Elon Musk, alleging that his dual role as a government official and business owner may violate federal conflict-of-interest laws.
  • Reports suggest the FAA is considering canceling a $2.4 billion Verizon contract to upgrade air traffic control systems and awarding the project to Musk's Starlink.
  • Starlink has been installed at the White House, raising concerns about security vulnerabilities and ethical implications despite claims it was done to improve connectivity.
  • SpaceX engineers, including some working at the FAA, have reportedly directed the use of Starlink technology for air traffic control upgrades, intensifying scrutiny of Musk's influence.
  • SpaceX has denied allegations of wrongdoing, stating that Starlink is intended as a partial solution for aging systems and not as a replacement for existing contracts.