Democrats Call for Investigation into Musk’s Alleged Conflicts of Interest in FAA Contracts

Senators demand scrutiny of $2.4 billion FAA contract switch from Verizon to Musk’s Starlink and broader ethical concerns in Trump administration.

Democratic senators have formally requested investigations into Elon Musk’s potential misuse of his government role to benefit his private companies, citing federal ethics violations.
The focus includes the FAA’s decision to cancel a $2.4 billion Verizon contract in favor of Musk’s Starlink for air traffic control upgrades.
Reports suggest SpaceX personnel are already involved with FAA operations, raising additional questions about transparency and influence.
Musk’s companies, which have received at least $38 billion in federal funding, are seeking further federal contracts amid these allegations.
The Trump administration has until March 31, 2025, to address the concerns, with neither Trump nor Musk having commented on the allegations so far.