In the U.S. 14 states sued Elon Musk and president Donald Trump on Thursday, arguing that the authority the White House granted the tech billionaire is unconstitutional.
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00:00In the US, 14 states sued Elon Musk and President Donald Trump on Thursday arguing that the
00:06authority of the White House granted the tech billionaire is unconstitutional.
00:12Government authorities argue that Musk's expanded role as head of the Department of
00:16Government Efficiency, the OGE, violates the appointment clause because he was not confirmed
00:22by the Senate.
00:23They claim that the billionaire openly defies the constitution, wielding an authority the
00:28presidency does not have.
00:30Although Musk shrugged off criticisms, analysts say he could also face a conflict of interest
00:36since six of his companies are under investigation.