Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration’s airspace reform efforts has sparked opposition due to alleged conflicts of interest. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed Wednesday that he consulted Musk, who leads Trump’s government efficiency group, DOGE, following a fatal plane crash over Washington, D.C. Duffy praised Musk and said DOGE would help upgrade aviation safety. Senator Maria Cantwell called for Musk’s exclusion, citing past FAA fines against SpaceX and Musk’s push for regulatory changes.
