#20 Elon vs. Trump: A Governance Crisis in Real Time

The explosive Trump–Musk fallout in June 2025 reveals deep governance challenges—exposing how political influence, regulatory power, and national security can be weaponized. With Musk’s ventures under threat and billions in federal contracts at stake, ESG professionals must now confront rising risks tied to vendor dependence, transparency gaps, and the erosion of public–private boundaries.