Musk's Special Deal: A Settlement That Raises More Questions Than Answers Federal Judge Sparkle Sooknanan has decided to scrutinize the settlement between Elon Musk and the Securities and Exchange Commission, a move that is welcome news in a case reeking of cronyism.
The deal would let Musk pay a $1. 5 million fine for allegedly hiding his Twitter stake, a sum that pales in comparison to the estimated $150 million in damages he could have inflicted on his shareholders.
The Trump administration's willingness to forgive Musk his transgressions and let him off with a slap on the wrist is telling.