Foresight News reported that Musk responded to Senator Elizabeth Warren's claims that his role in the election of President Donald Trump's administration regarding DOGE might present a conflict of interest, stating that "Warren's scrutiny of his DOGE role was driven by SBF's parents."

Previously, according to The Washington Post, Senator Elizabeth Warren wrote to Trump, requesting the establishment of "conflict of interest" rules regarding Musk, as he is a senior advisor to Trump.