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Musk's Uncharitable Charity ft. David Fahrenthold

2024/3/13
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The New York Times investigation reveals Elon Musk's Musk Foundation, holding billions of dollars in assets, consistently fails to meet the minimum donation requirements to receive its tax break. The foundation's operations are questionable, with minimal staff and donations often benefitting Musk's own interests.
  • Musk Foundation failed to donate minimum amount required by law to get tax break
  • Musk Foundation has minimal staff and board members with questionable involvement
  • Donations often benefit Musk's interests, such as SpaceX and his own schools

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A New York Times investigation revealed this week that Musk's $7 billion "Musk Foundation" regularly fails to donate enough money to get its multi-billion dollar tax break. Ed brings on Pullitzer-prize winning reporter David Fahrenthold of the New York Times to walk through the extremely questionable world of Elon Musk's non-profit.

Link to the New York Times story: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/10/us/elon-musk-charity.html)

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