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- 1Musk's Pentagon role raises conflict-of-interest concerns▼Elon Musk's new Pentagon role overlaps with businesses that work with the Defense Department: SpaceX's 2026 defense awards top $8 billion, according to Teslarati.
Elon Musk's new role at the Pentagon is drawing scrutiny because his companies do extensive business with the Defense Department. SpaceX alone is on track to receive more than $8 billion in defense awards for 2026, according to Teslarati, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest while Musk holds influence over defense decisions.