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Why did lawmakers say Musk’s unpaid adviser role creates a conflict of interest with Starlink?

Explanation

As both SpaceX CEO and a “special government employee,” Musk can influence procurement while profiting from the winning vendor—exactly the self-dealing ethics rules try to prevent.

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