Steve Davis, who previously worked at The Boring Company and SpaceX, has been recruited to work within the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). His appointment is part of a broader effort to restructure federal agencies by incorporating talent from Musk’s private enterprises, which raises concerns about the blurring of private sector influence and government accountability.

The Boring Company's tunnel project in Las Vegas is proceeding without the usual regulatory oversight and public consultation. The project, funded privately by the gaming and tourism industry, avoids seeking federal clearance by not being classified as a public transit project, raising concerns over democratic accountability and regulatory capture.

Elon Musk's public endorsements of far-right parties in Europe, including support for Germany's AfD and his attacks on key European political leaders, have drawn widespread criticism. As the founder and CEO, his political behavior reflects on The Boring Company, raising concerns about potential alignment with authoritarian practices.

Elon Musk has been accused by the German government of interfering in the country's elections by endorsing the far‑right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party via social media posts and an op‑ed. Given his association with The Boring Company, this political engagement raises concerns about corporate political behavior and its influence on democratic processes and marginalized communities.

The Boring Company has been named among the 'Dirty Dozen' workplace safety offenders after an investigation revealed multiple safety violations, including severe worker injuries, hazardous conditions, and an OSHA-imposed fine of $112,000.

Former employees have raised serious concerns over unsafe working conditions at The Boring Company, including life-threatening incidents, inadequate safety measures, and whistleblower retaliation following complaints about hazardous environments and unrealistic project deadlines.

An OSHA investigation initiated by an anonymous employee tip revealed 36 injuries and 8 citations for dangerous working conditions at The Boring Company's job sites, highlighting a systematic disregard for worker safety in the rush to meet ambitious tunnel construction goals.

Elon Musk met with conservative commentator Ben Shapiro to discuss leveraging The Boring Company’s tunnel-building projects for political messaging and forming strategic partnerships with groups like the ADL, aimed at shaping public narratives and countering criticisms against the Israeli state.

The Boring Company was fined over $112,000 by Nevada OSHA for serious safety violations at its Las Vegas tunnel site during summer 2023. The violations, which included failure to provide proper personal protective equipment and inadequate safety measures such as unavailable showers, resulted in chemical burns and other injuries among workers.

During the expansion of its tunnel system in Las Vegas, The Boring Company inadvertently exposed the structural supports of the Vegas Monorail, resulting in a temporary suspension of service. The incident, which occurred on June 15, 2023, and was followed by regulatory violations from Clark County, has raised serious concerns about both public safety and workers' safety in the company’s operations.

A Nevada OSHA inspection on June 15, 2023, at The Boring Company's Vegas Loop work site revealed multiple safety citations after workers suffered chemical burns and other injuries due to inadequate protective measures, resulting in fines exceeding $100K. The company has contested the citations, raising serious concerns over its labor practices.