Elon Musk under federal investigation? Talk show host makes big claim

Popular American talk show host David Pakman claimed that President Donald Trump's billionaire ally, Elon Musk, is ‘now under federal investigation’

Published on: Apr 19, 2025, 08:14:46 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Popular American talk show host David Pakman claimed that President Donald Trump's billionaire ally, Elon Musk, is ‘now under federal investigation’. In a YouTube video released on his channel on Thursday, the 41-year-old said that ‘multiple agencies’ are after the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Elon Musk, owner of social media platform X, attends a cabinet meeting at the White House (REUTERS)

Pakman starts his video by calling Musk a ‘tech billionaire meme troll self-declared free speech warrior’. The host adds that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against the Tesla CEO ‘for failing to timely to make timely disclosures regarding his acquisition of Twitter stock in 2022’.

SEC going after Musk

“Now, according to the SEC, Musk crossed owning 5% of Twitter on March 14, 2022. He didn't file the disclosure until April 4, and that delay allowed him to buy additional shares at artificially low prices, saving 150 million dollars,” David Pakman says.

Only last month, US District Judge Andrew Carter in Manhattan rejected Elon Musk's bid to dismiss a lawsuit claiming he defrauded former Twitter shareholders by failing to disclose his initial investment.

GAO probing DOGE

Pakman then brings up the Government Accountability Office (GAO). “They are launching an investigation into recent changes at the SEC, particularly those that were influenced by DOGE, meaning in a way by Elon Musk himself. This probe comes after concerns were raised about staff reductions, consolidation of operations, curtailing enforcement powers at the SEC, and all of it is part of this broader effort under Trump and Musk to just shrink, downsize, and neuter the federal government,” the talk show host says.

David Pakman's claim comes days after Wired cited sources and records to report that Musk's DOGE is being audited by the GAO over their access to and use of sensitive government data.

The 41-year-old also talks about Senator Gene Shaheen introducing a ‘legislation aimed at preventing conflicts of interest by banning government contracts and grants’.

David Pakman's video has gone viral. Titled 'IT'S HAPPENING: Elon Musk hit with FEDERAL INVESTIGATION', it has been viewed over 214,000 times withing three hours.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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