During a town hall in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Elon Musk clarified that while he has expressed personal support for Dogecoin, he ruled out any possibility of the U.S. government using it. This distinguishes his personal enthusiasm from his corporate roles at SpaceX and Tesla, thereby helping to avoid association with government initiatives that could be exploited for authoritarian ends.

A Wired investigation highlights that several SpaceX employees, including Brian Bjelde, are now part of Elon Musk’s DOGE teams which are engaged in reshaping federal agencies under a Trump administration-driven agenda, including the downsizing of federal employees. This association links SpaceX indirectly to an authoritarian reorganization of government functions.

Russian official Kirill Dmitriev, a Putin aide, has proposed that Russia offer a compact nuclear power station and other advanced technologies to support Elon Musk’s planned Mars mission. SpaceX has not yet responded to this proposal, raising concerns about potential engagement with authoritarian state-backed initiatives.

During a widely publicized interview on Fox News, Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, stated that he had never seen President Trump do anything morally wrong, a comment that has drawn significant criticism given Trump’s controversial record. Critics argue that this endorsement disregards well-documented instances of unethical behavior and authoritarian tendencies in Trump’s past, and it reflects poorly on the corporate leadership associated with SpaceX.

An analysis of how concerns over vulnerabilities in Starlink—operated by SpaceX—could expose sensitive government communications to exploitation, a risk underscored by recent events in the Trump administration.

A GOP senator criticized the official stance on Social Security amid remarks that echoed Elon Musk's suggestion to cut entitlements. As CEO of SpaceX, Musk’s public comments on social welfare reforms raise concerns over his executive political engagement and the broader implications for workers' rights and social safety nets.

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk publicly shared a tweet endorsing a poll on renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War, highlighting the company’s entanglement with defense narratives and potential economic benefits from government contracts. This event raises questions about SpaceX’s role in politically charged, militaristic influences that may contribute to the rise of authoritarian practices.

Reports of Elon Musk’s visit to the Pentagon, despite denials from President Trump’s office, suggest that the CEO of SpaceX may be leveraging corporate influence in politically sensitive matters. This raises questions about SpaceX's involvement in practices that could undermine democratic accountability and facilitate authoritarian objectives.

The article details how Elon Musk's appointment as a special government employee—without a publicly disclosed conflict-of-interest waiver—raises concerns about the fusion of corporate influence and state power. This overlap has significant implications for how SpaceX, as part of Musk's expansive business portfolio, is implicated in decisions that may undermine democratic accountability.

The Pentagon briefing for Elon Musk, who leads SpaceX, underscores his deep involvement in political advisory roles and raises serious concerns about potential conflicts of interest. His proximity to authoritarian figures and ties to government military strategies could shape policies in ways that undermine democratic checks, reflecting a worrying trend of corporate complicity in state power.

During an appearance on 'The View', comedian Bill Burr criticized Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, for his role in leading the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This appointment underscores a troubling pattern of executive political engagement, linking corporate leadership with government operations that may undermine democratic accountability.

The White House’s decision to use a donated Starlink service—operated by SpaceX—has raised serious questions about the company's influence on government operations and potential conflicts of interest. Critics argue that this donation reinforces undue executive political influence and may signal preferential, uncompetitive treatment in government procurement.

A Verge article highlights how Elon Musk leverages political connections and government favoritism to secure advantageous contracts for SpaceX, raising concerns about executive political engagement and economic collaboration that undermine democratic accountability.

Elon Musk was served a court summons at a SpaceX facility in Brownsville, Texas amid reports of security staff refusing to accept the documents. The incident underscores concerns over the use of corporate assets to protect executive interests and facilitate political alliances with authoritarian tendencies, notably given Musk’s advisory role for Trump.

The article details how SpaceX is entangled in a broader network of corporate complicity through the embedding of its engineers in influential federal advisory roles, a move aligned with CEO Elon Musk’s controversial political activities and far-right endorsements. This involvement raises concerns about the erosion of democratic accountability and regulatory oversight.

The article details Elon Musk's active involvement with far-right political figures and movements globally, raising concerns about his role in promoting authoritarian policies. As CEO of SpaceX, his actions in engaging with extremist leaders and endorsing nationalist ideologies cast a shadow over the company’s political conduct.

The article details how SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is leveraging his celebrity and wealth to boost far-right political movements around the globe, engaging with nationalist leaders and endorsing authoritarian policies. This behavior raises serious concerns about the political complicity of SpaceX given Musk's active role in influencing global political narratives.

During a recent White House visit, Elon Musk made remarks decrying the rule of bureaucracy in favor of expert-led governance, echoing themes from the 1930s technocracy movement. His statements, which implicitly support an authoritarian technocratic model, raise concerns about democratic accountability in companies like SpaceX.

An investigation into SpaceX's employee-funded PAC contributions and Elon Musk's political maneuvers, which have raised concerns over corporate capture and the erosion of democratic accountability amid rising authoritarian influences.

SpaceX, under Elon Musk’s dual roles as CEO and head of DOGE, secured a $38.85 million NASA contract while implementing severe cuts to public services. This event highlights potential regulatory capture and a disturbing conflict of interest, as corporate priorities override the needs of public welfare.

The article examines SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's active political role and how his influence over regulatory bodies, such as the FAA, reflects a broader pattern of regulatory capture that undermines democratic accountability and public safety.

SpaceX donated free Starlink internet service to the White House and shipped 4,000 terminals to the FAA. This move, echoing earlier tactics by Microsoft, bypasses competitive bidding processes and risks creating vendor lock-in, potentially undermining democratic procurement and accountability.

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk publicly endorsed Alternative for Germany (AfD), a far‑right, neo‐Nazi–tinged political party, raising serious concerns about the executive’s political engagement and its potential to legitimize authoritarian ideologies.

SpaceX expands its role in military and intelligence sectors by winning contracts with key U.S. defense agencies to build spy satellites. This move raises concerns among critics about the proliferation of surveillance technology and the potential bolstering of authoritarian state power, alongside increased scrutiny of CEO Elon Musk's political activities.

Elon Musk channeled $75 million through his America PAC to support Donald Trump, demonstrating a concerning overlap between corporate leadership and far-right political influence.

A Business Insider article highlights concerns over Elon Musk's autocratic management style and rightward political activism. These factors raise alarms about his executive political engagement and potentially oppressive labor practices at SpaceX.

Concerns have been raised over SpaceX's aggressive political lobbying and its close economic ties with local officials in Texas, which have resulted in favorable legislation, tax exemptions, and potential conflicts of interest.

The National Labor Relations Board has filed a complaint alleging that SpaceX violated federal labor laws by firing an employee for participating in protected activities and enforcing mandatory arbitration and dispute resolution agreements, raising serious concerns about its labor practices.

SpaceX is accused by the National Labor Relations Board of enforcing severance agreements with unlawful confidentiality, non-disparagement, and arbitration clauses that restrict workers' rights and ability to seek collective legal action, raising concerns over the company’s commitment to fair labor practices.

SpaceX is reported to be constructing a network of hundreds of spy satellites for a U.S. intelligence agency under a $1.8 billion contract, raising significant concerns about the provision of repressive technologies that can facilitate state surveillance and authoritarian control.

SpaceX is developing a network of spy satellites under a classified US intelligence contract via its Starshield business unit. This project raises serious concerns over the provision of surveillance technology that could be used to bolster authoritarian control by enabling mass monitoring and the potential repression of dissent.

SpaceX, through its Starshield division, is reportedly establishing a spy satellite network under a $1.8 billion deal with the US National Reconnaissance Office. This move raises alarms over the proliferation of surveillance technology and economic collaboration with authoritarian military institutions, potentially fueling global militarization and repression.

A US labor agency allegation claims SpaceX unlawfully terminated eight employees for circulating a critical letter about CEO Elon Musk, raising serious concerns over the company's respect for labor rights and ethical workplace practices.

SpaceX faces an NLRB complaint alleging illegal firings of employees who criticized CEO Elon Musk on social media, raising concerns about the company’s adherence to labor rights and contributing to an oppressive work environment.