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Musk’s government role and Ukraine ties could draw House probes if Democrats win
Democrats are preparing possible investigations of Elon Musk if they take control of the House in November. Their areas of interest include his work leading the Department of Government Efficiency, his companies’ federal contracts and reports of restrictions affecting Ukraine’s Starlink access.
WASHINGTON — Elon Musk could become a major focus of congressional investigations if Democrats win control of the House in November, with lawmakers eyeing his former government role, federal business dealings and possible involvement in limiting internet access used by Ukraine’s military.
Democrats are preparing to investigate alleged corruption in and around President Donald Trump’s administration. Musk, who left government service more than a year ago, is among the figures drawing interest from potential committee chairs and other lawmakers.
Possible lines of inquiry include Musk’s brief tenure leading the Department of Government Efficiency, which was involved in efforts to dismantle or cut federal programs, and the multibillion-dollar contracts his companies hold with the federal government. Musk is also a major Republican donor, having given nine figures to GOP causes, according to the source text.
A more recent concern centers on Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by Musk’s SpaceX. Democrats may examine Musk’s possible role in restricting access used by Ukrainian forces as the White House sought to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to reach a peace agreement with Russia. The details and extent of Musk’s role were not established in the available information.
Any investigations would depend on the outcome of the November elections and Democrats’ ability to gain control of the House. If they do, committee leaders could use hearings and document requests to scrutinize the overlap between Musk’s private companies and federal policy decisions, as well as the consequences of decisions affecting Ukraine’s communications infrastructure.