The New York Times reported that Elon Musk and SpaceX failed to meet federal reporting requirements related to national security, triggering multiple government reviews. Democrats fear Trump's firing of the Defense Department IG may have shut down the investigation into Musk, who has access to classified information through lucrative contracts with the government.
Key Points
Elon Musk and SpaceX failed to meet federal reporting requirements regarding national security
Government reviews were triggered due to these lapses
Democrats are concerned that Trump's firing of the Defense Department IG may have closed the investigation into Musk
Elon Musk has access to classified information through contracts with the government