The headlines around the technical billionaire and Trump consultant Elon Musk do not end. Now he is accused of having abused the job in the White House for private purposes. In particular, he would have completed things for his own company abroad.
The accusation that Elon Musk could benefit from his position in the White House for his company Starlink comes from Democratic senators, including some of the highest rankings. “State employees must serve the Americans, not their own bank accounts,” you can find clear words on Friday in a letter to US President Donald Trump.
“Concept of his own advantage”
But what exactly is it about? In their letter, the Democrats write: “According to reports, Musk uses his role in the government to struggle foreign governments to struggle in his own advantage.” The Democrats fear that foreign governments will sign contracts with Musk’s company Starlink. In exchange, you are preferably treated by the US government.
“These alleged actions are a shameful break in the public, hinder our credibility between allies and partners and can violate American laws,” are the democratic senators furious.
It is “worrying” that the Senate “has to consider the possibility of their own affairs of highly opposite officials,” says the letter. The senators demand that Trump will check the allegations and publish the results.
Agreements in different countries
From March, Starlink met agreements with governments and telecommunication companies from different countries to work there within a few weeks. In particular, it is India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam and Lesotho.
In their letter, the Democrats were concerned that Musk could have used his position in the US government to conclude the contracts. They refer to meetings between Musk and the heads of state of some of the countries mentioned.
White House: “Musk follows all ethical rules”
So far, Musk and SpaceX have not responded to questions from NBC about this subject. And so far, the American broadcaster has not received an explanation from the White House. Earlier, however, the White House had explained that Musk followed all appropriate ethical rules with regard to his dual role as a Trump consultant and head of business. Musk had also announced last week that they wanted to devote themselves more to his entrepreneurial tasks to his entrepreneurial duties.
Source: Krone
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