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While #Trump’s many merchandising opportunities have been difficult to keep up with, this endeavor was arguably the most outrageous—partly because of the rather obvious #ConflictOfInterest related to the #SEC & partly because of the brazenness of Trump’s #profiteering.

The CLC’s Adav Noti explained, “It is literally cashing in on the presidency—creating a financial instrument so people can transfer money to the president’s family in connection with his office. It is beyond unprecedented.”

The #Trump admin said on Wednesday that it would overhaul a $42B federal grant program aimed at expanding high-speed #internet to the nation, including easing some rules that could benefit #ElonMusk’s #satellite internet service, #Starlink.

The program will be revamped to “take a tech-neutral approach” in its distribution of funds to states, #Commerce Secy #HowardLutnick said.

#law #regulations #USpol #ConflictOfInterest #Kleptocracy #broligarchy #corruption
nytimes.com/2025/03/05/technol

The New York Times · Federal Grant Program Opens Door to Elon Musk’s StarlinkBy Cecilia Kang

#Trump told #Congress that #Musk runs #DOGE — lawyers noticed

Trump continues to call #ElonMusk DOGE's leader. The White House & the #DOJ have said Musk is not leading DOGE. Trump’s latest comments came during his joint address to Congress.

"I have created the brand-new Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, perhaps you've heard of it, which is headed by Elon Musk, who is in the gallery tonight," Trump said in his speech.

#law #ConflictOfInterest #idiocracy #USpol
businessinsider.com/trump-musk

Business Insider · Trump's comments on Musk and DOGE are already part of a legal fightBy Brent D. Griffiths

Exclusive: Six sources who worked for the Air Force or in Congress told ProPublica that they had heard about Sen. Joni Ernst’s relationship with a top military official and there had been concerns about it for years.

propublica.org/article/joni-er

ProPublicaEthical Concerns Surround Sen. Joni Ernst’s Relationships With Top Military Officials Who Lobbied Her Committee
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