Musk’s Cozy Government Deals: Why America Should Be Concerned About His Expanding Influence

His growing influence over military contracts, public infrastructure, and national policy raises serious concerns about unchecked corporate power and its impact on democracy.

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Musk’s Cozy Government Deals: Why America Should Be Concerned About His Expanding Influence

Elon Musk is often celebrated as a visionary entrepreneur, a modern-day Tony Stark who reshapes industries from electric vehicles to space travel. Yet beneath the dazzling success stories of Tesla and SpaceX lies an uncomfortable reality: Musk’s business empire isn’t built solely on innovation—it's deeply intertwined with the U.S. government.

His growing influence over military contracts, public infrastructure, and national policy raises serious concerns about unchecked corporate power and its impact on democracy.

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