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Elon Musk has reignited a political feud with Senator Elizabeth Warren after accusing her of acting on behalf of Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents. Musk’s comments came amid Warren’s criticism of his role in President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team. Musk stated that the letter Warren wrote questioning his involvement in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was influenced by SBF’s parents, further escalating tensions. Senator Warren Criticizes Elon Musk Influence on Donald Trump’s Government Senator Elizabeth Warren penned a letter urging Donald Trump to establish ethical guidelines around Elon Musk’s appointment to Trump’s transition team. Warren expressed concerns about Musk’s growing influence and his leadership role in DOGE. She emphasized that Musk’s vast business interests, including Tesla and SpaceX, could create potential conflicts of interest. Warren noted that Musk’s companies have received billions in government contracts and are often at odds with federal agencies. She called on Trump’s team to clarify whether Musk would recuse himself from matters involving his businesses and what safeguards are in place to prevent ethical violations. Senator Warren added,  “Mr. Musk is no ordinary citizen, Musk’s substantial private interests present a massive conflict of interest with the role he has taken on as your ‘unofficial co-president. Currently, the American public has no way of knowing whether the advice that he is whispering to you in secret is good for the country, or merely good for his own bottom line.”  These developments come as the US SEC continues its scrutiny of Elon Musk’s $44 billion acquisition of Twitter. SEC’s extended deadline provides Musk additional time to respond, while the possibility of a Wells Submission looms if compliance is not met. Tesla CEO Claims Warren’s Criticism Stems From SBF’s Parents In response to Elizabeth Warren’s accusations, Elon Musk alleged that Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents influenced her letter. He claimed the…

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