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Why my organization just launched an inquiry into Musk and Ramaswamy's DOGE


Published on 2024-12-27 08:00:39 - MSN
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  • As co-chairs of DOGE, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, will not be bound by conflict-of-interest law. But the law says such groups must operate with transparency.

The article discusses the launch of an inquiry by the Campaign Legal Center (CLC) into the activities of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy concerning their promotion of Dogecoin. The inquiry focuses on potential violations of campaign finance laws, particularly around the use of Dogecoin as a means to influence political campaigns. Elon Musk, known for his influence on cryptocurrency markets through his social media posts, and Vivek Ramaswamy, a 2024 Republican presidential candidate who has accepted Dogecoin donations, are at the center of this investigation. The CLC is examining whether these actions could be construed as illegal in-kind contributions or coordinated expenditures, which could affect the transparency and fairness of political funding. The inquiry aims to shed light on the intersection of cryptocurrency, social media influence, and political campaigning, questioning the regulatory framework surrounding digital currencies in political finance.

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