This is the looting of America': Trump and Co's extraordinary conflicts of interest in his second term
Briefly

On the South Lawn of the White House, President Trump promoted various Tesla models alongside CEO Elon Musk, highlighting their affordability and endorsing electric vehicles. This surprising spectacle coincided with the revelation that Musk was investing $100 million in political groups supporting Trump, building on almost $300 million he had already spent to promote Trump's election. The event depicted strong financial and personal ties among influential billionaires, exemplified by Trump's commerce secretary encouraging people to invest in Tesla while holding significant shares in the company, raising ethical concerns about influence and conflicts of interest.
The South Lawn of the White House witnessed an unprecedented showcase of Tesla models, as President Trump endorsed electric vehicles alongside Elon Musk, emphasizing their affordability.
Trump's endorsement was coupled with an announcement of Musk's new $100 million investment in pro-Trump political groups, revealing strong financial ties to the former president.
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