February 01, 2025

CNN: Sen. Warren demands Musk explain potential involvement in FAA administrator’s resignation

Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants to know what role billionaire Elon Musk played in the resignation of Mike Whitaker, who led the Federal Aviation Administration during the Biden administration. Whitaker’s departure earlier this month left the agency without a key leader during Wednesday’s deadly aviation collision in the Washington, DC, area.

The Massachusetts Democrat on Friday wrote a letter to Musk — addressed to the White House, where he is working as head of President Donald Trump’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency — asking whether the SpaceX CEO had any conversations with or about Whitaker ahead of his resignation. In addition, Warren is questioning whether Musk has made recommendations to Trump about airline safety and the role of the FAA.

Warren also asked whether Musk has recused himself from decisions that might affect his businesses and financial interests.

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By:  Tami Luhby
Source: CNN