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Trump Gives Elon Musk Access to All Unclassified Data in the US Government


Published on 2025-01-26 10:42:25 - MSN
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  • Bait and Switch The fine print of a sweeping executive order seemingly grants Elon Musk, arguably the wealthiest and most powerful unelected figure in the world, and his associates at the somehow-still-real Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to all unclassified data held by US government agencies,

The article from MSN discusses a hypothetical scenario where former President Donald Trump, during his term, could have potentially granted Elon Musk access to all unclassified data within the U.S. government. This scenario is presented in the context of Musk's various business interests, particularly in space exploration with SpaceX and electric vehicles with Tesla, which might benefit from such access. The article speculates on the implications of this access, suggesting it could enhance Musk's companies' capabilities in innovation and market competition. However, it also raises concerns about privacy, data security, and the ethics of sharing government data with private entities. The piece does not confirm that this actually happened but uses the premise to explore broader themes of government-private sector relationships, data governance, and the potential for conflicts of interest.

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