Elon Musk during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, in March.
Elon Musk during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, in March.Photographer: Samuel Corum/Sipa/Bloomberg

Musk faces lawsuit over Trump-era power abuse

Judge says states can proceed with claims Musk held unconstitutional authority
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Key topics:

  • Judge allows lawsuit claiming Musk wielded illegal power under Trump to proceed.

  • Case alleges Musk directed federal cuts, bypassing Senate-confirmed officials.

  • Judge warns of unchecked executive power risking constitutional balance.

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