Democratic senators are calling for investigations into potential conflicts of interest surrounding Elon Musk and his involvement with the FAA under the Trump administration. Concerns were raised over the FAA's decision to replace Verizon with Musk's Starlink for managing air traffic, along with broader ethics issues during Trump's tenure. The lawmakers have addressed letters to various officials, stressing the importance of scrutinizing Musk's activities, especially in light of recent aviation incidents and the perceived inadequacy of the air traffic control system.
We ask that the Department of Transportation's Office of Inspector General and the Department of Justice investigate the scope of Mr Musk's activities at the FAA.
The request comes amid growing concerns about the state of the U.S. air traffic control system, following a series of aviation incidents under the Trump administration.
They called for a probe into the Federal Aviation Administration's decision to cancel a $2.4 billion contract with Verizon to upgrade air traffic control communications.
Congressional Democrats are demanding action over potential ethics violations and conflicts of interest involving billionaire Elon Musk and the Trump administration.
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