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Elon Musk’s increasing entrenchment in political donations, particularly towards Trump's campaign efforts, sparked discussions around the implications of wealthy individuals shaping governmental outcomes. Snyder also pointed to Musk as a central figure in understanding the intersection between oligarch influence and U.S. governance.
The implications of having billionaires like Musk influence administration policies raise ethical concerns, particularly as they expand their financial interests via substantial governmental contracts.