Report on Elon Musk's Influence During Trump Administration
Dec, 25 2025
The report notes that since Election Day, Musk's net worth has increased by over $100 billion. It highlights that while Musk served as an adviser during the Trump transition and led the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), numerous enforcement actions against his companies, potentially amounting to $2.37 billion in liabilities, were either stalled or dismissed.
Warren's report categorizes Musk's actions into 15 main areas, including:
- Utilization of official government time and resources to promote Musk's businesses.
- Federal agencies exploring lucrative contracts with Musk's companies, potentially influenced by his position.
- Investigations into Musk's companies being dropped or regulatory penalties not being enforced.
- The Trump Administration's actions that weakened oversight agencies regulating Musk's businesses.
- Policy changes and regulatory approvals that favor Musk's companies.
- Musk's access to sensitive government meetings and classified information that could benefit his businesses.
- Involvement in appointing personnel loyal to him within regulatory agencies.
- Redirecting foreign aid and immigration policy to serve his personal interests.
- Use of federal assistance promises or threats to negotiate better deals with business partners.
- Weaponization of federal enforcement against Musk's adversaries.
- Influence in Congress that could enhance his financial interests.
- Securing international deals through access to Trump Administration discussions.
- Business opportunities for Musk's family members following his advisory role.
- Interference in political and judicial processes to protect his interests.
- Lack of transparency regarding potential conflicts of interest despite his public calls for it.