Judge probes whether Musk settlement with Trump admin is tainted by corruption
Summary
A federal judge is scrutinizing Elon Musk’s settlement with the SEC over Twitter-related disclosures, signaling concerns about potential special treatment due to the Trump administration. The proposed deal would settle a $150 million claim for a $1.5 million civil penalty via a trust, raising questions about fairness and possible corruption or collusion. The judge has asked for briefs on how the deal was reached and whether it should be approved as fair.