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Trump Administration Supports Musk's Starlink Expansion as Democrats Demand Answers on Conflicts, Social Security Access, and Chinese Investment

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Published May 7, 2025, 06:27 PM

Elon Musk is leveraging his influence within the Trump administration to facilitate the entry of Starlink, SpaceX's satellite internet service, into multiple foreign countries. This effort includes U.S. diplomatic pressure on nations facing tariffs to approve Starlink, as reported by The Washington Post. Concurrently, the Trump administration has requested the U.S. Supreme Court to grant Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to sensitive Social Security information. These developments have raised concerns among Democrats, who are demanding transparency and accountability regarding Musk's dual roles. Congressional Democrats, including members of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) and the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee (HSS&T), have called on the Department of Defense and NASA to address potential conflicts of interest involving SpaceX contracts and Musk's position as co-chair of DOGE. They are also seeking information about alleged Chinese investments in SpaceX and possible cover-ups. Additionally, Senate Democrats have questioned the Department of Agriculture about why DOGE must approve certain government farm loans and guarantees before issuance. These inquiries reflect growing scrutiny over Musk's expanding influence across government agencies and his commercial ventures.

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