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Government officials using their position to benefit their own financial interests, including directing contracts to their companies, making policy decisions that increase their personal wealth, and using government resources for private gain.

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Updated March 26, 2026 Corruption & Self-Dealing
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Musk's $38 Billion Government Contract Empire Untouched While Leading DOGE Cuts

The world's richest man led government cost-cutting while his companies held $38 billion in government funding. Zero Musk contracts were cut. SpaceX won new billions in Pentagon contracts during the …

  • Musk's companies have received at least $38 billion in cumulative government contracts, loans, subsidies, and tax credits. In 2024 alone, …
  • SpaceX holds nearly $8 billion in Pentagon contracts and received approximately $5.9 billion in new National Security Space Launch contracts …
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