> Trump’s promise to appoint Musk could make the billionaire CEO eligible for a special tax benefit available only to government officials.<p>Only government officials? So this law is on the books now? But the concern is a guy who is not yet elected and another guy who is not yet appointed by the guy not yet elected?<p>Did they bury the lede intentionally, or is the media just naturally stupid? They can't be this irresponsible and expect to be taken seriously. They can't be this reckless and expect to be trusted.<p>If you don't have a problem with this type of "journalism" then you are part of the problem. Biased and stupid should not get a free pass.