Elon Musk’s close relationship with President Donald Trump could lead to the elimination of federal investigations and safety programs that have hindered Tesla’s efforts to create self-driving cars, including crash investigations and reporting mandates. Legal scholars criticize the unprecedented actions of the Trump administration in dismantling government oversight, potentially defanging regulations that have affected Musk’s businesses like SpaceX and Tesla. Musk’s significant donations to Trump’s campaign have resulted in his appointment to oversee efforts to cut government regulations, with Musk operating from an office in the White House and facing challenges in the courts.
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