Elon Musk at SpaceX. Photo courtesy of Chirag Goswami, via LinkedIn. People who dislike Elon Musk often claim that his role at DOGE violates the law because he holds a government position while also owning companies that have contracts with the federal government. Many of these critics, including some lawmakers and members of the public, begin their arguments by emphasizing that Musk is “the world’s richest man,” followed by claims about what he “shouldn’t be allowed” to do. But under U.S. law, there is nothing illegal about being wealthy, and that fact alone does not indicate any violation. Critics also draw false equivalencies, pointing out that Musk is involved in cutting certain government programs while his companies receive billions in federal funds. However, the money…
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