Financial prophet who foresaw 2008 crash now raises alarm about Musk's dual role. His companies receive billions from taxpayers while he shapes policy. Is this democracy or oligarchy?
Elon Musk has saved billions cutting government waste—but his exemption from financial disclosures raises alarming questions while his companies collect federal contracts.
Is this efficiency or corruption?
As a special government employee, Musk has maintained his extensive private business interests while leading DOGE, creating unprecedented conflicts of interest between his private sector dealings and public governance responsibilities.
Conclusion
Financial forecaster who predicted 2008's collapse warns that Elon Musk's growing influence threatens responsible government spending. His conflicting public-private roles create dangerous blind spots.