Elon Musk’s companies have billions in federal contracts but also deep ties to China. Trump said it makes him ‘susceptible’ as a businessman
Fortune: Anat Alon-Beck, assistant professor at the School of Law, noted that Elon Musk’s Pentagon visit sparked scrutiny over his business ties to both the U.S. and China—some questioned his access. “Nobody’s promised equal access to that type of information,” she said, “it’s not just about Musk.” His companies hold $38 billion in government contracts.
