Elon Musk Faces SEC Lawsuit Over Delayed Twitter Stock Disclosure

The SEC alleges Musk saved $150 million by delaying disclosure of his Twitter stake, as political tensions and questions of regulatory impartiality escalate.

• The SEC claims Musk violated securities laws by delaying the disclosure of his 2022 Twitter stock purchases, saving $150 million by buying shares at lower prices.
• A 4-1 SEC vote in January approved the lawsuit, with acting SEC Chair Mark Uyeda dissenting over concerns about political motivations.
• Musk has denied intentional wrongdoing, stating he misunderstood the disclosure rule, and has until April 4, 2025, to respond to the SEC's summons.
• The Trump administration has issued an executive order to review SEC cases from the past four years, citing concerns about politically motivated investigations.
• Critics have questioned the SEC's prolonged investigation and timing of the lawsuit, suggesting it undermines the agency's credibility.

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