A federal judge has allowed key claims to move forward in a lawsuit challenging Elon
Musk’s role advising former President Donald Trump, rejecting efforts to dismiss the case at an early stage.
The plaintiffs allege Musk exercised significant government-like authority without Senate confirmation, raising concerns under the Constitution’s Appointments Clause. The court found the allegations sufficient to proceed, while dismissing some narrower claims.
The ruling keeps alive broader questions about the legal limits of informal advisers wielding influence in federal decision-making.
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