House Democrats Probe Elon Musk Over NASA Conflicts of Interest

Lawmakers allege Musk has redirected taxpayer funds to his businesses, reshaped NASA priorities, and operated without proper financial disclosures.

House Democrats, led by Reps. Maxwell Frost and Gerry Connolly, have launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk's potential conflicts of interest at NASA.
The investigation focuses on allegations that Musk has redirected billions in taxpayer funds to benefit his private companies, including SpaceX, while cutting federal programs and staff.
Lawmakers accuse Musk of influencing NASA policy, including shifting resources from lunar missions to Mars projects aligned with his personal ambitions.
Concerns have been raised about Musk's dual roles as a private business leader and influential figure within federal agencies, questioning the legality of his authority under the Trump administration.
The White House has yet to disclose Musk's financial filings, despite demands for transparency on his extensive government contracts totaling over $38 billion since 2008.