- Musk uses his X ownership and White House position to push Trump priorities, intimidate detractors The Associated Press
- Reporter: Trump inner circle upset about ‘messy’ Musk DOGE takeover CNN
- Why Elon Musk’s China Ties Are DOGE’s Biggest Conflict Of Interest Forbes
- U.S. government officials privately warn Musk’s blitz appears illegal The Washington Post
- White House Says Musk Will Police His Own Conflicts of Interest Bloomberg