Musk and Ramaswamy's Controversial Roles in Government Overhaul

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Ethics experts are concerned about potential conflicts of interest with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy leading a new advisory Department of Government Efficiency under President-elect Donald Trump. Their roles, described as "outside of government," may exempt them from financial disclosure rules, raising alarms about transparency and the influence of their business interests on government decisions. While Musk has promised transparency, experts stress the need for clarity on their roles and potential impacts on federal regulations and contracts.
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