File under Conflicts of Interest:
White House Staffer Who Moonlighted for Private Clients Steps Down From Consulting Firm – msn/WSJ
“The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this week that Miller, who has been a top adviser to Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency cost-cutting initiative at the White House, was also ‘being paid by P2 Public Affairs to advise a range of the company’s private clients, including Fortune 100 giants such as Apple’…
“Miller had been able to wear both hats because of her role as a ‘special government employee,’ or SGE. The designation allows individuals approved by the White House to hold paying jobs in the private sector while also working for the government, and in most cases to do so without disclosing their clients or finances. The Wall Street Journal reported that at least 13 White House advisers hold that status, including key peace negotiator Steve Witkoff.”
Investors turn on Elon Musk as Tesla’s stock crashes by over 40% – msn
related CCSE article:
Multiple conflicts of interest: Elon Musk’s dalliance in government may cost him and investors billions in federal contracts – Karl Polzer