The National Labor Relations Board moved to settle a 2022 case accusing Elon Musk’s SpaceX of firing employees who criticized Musk, rather than continuing to pursue the lawsuit in court. The case is now on hold as negotiations begin.
This is one of many examples of the Trump administration cracking down on legal actions and investigations that could damage Elon Musk’s finances.
At the time of this post in May 2025, many federal agencies that had criticized Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk and his many companies have seen major changes. These matters vary, from safety investigations on Tesla’s self-driving technology to alleged workplace safety violations at SpaceX.
For a larger overview of the Trump administration projecting Elon Musk, click here.
