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Peter Welch: “Elon Musk... has no authority other than what's delegated by…”

Featuring: Peter Welch, Democratic | U.S. Senate, Vermont

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During Questioning from Senator Welch, Kash Patel Says FBI Shouldn't Be Influenced by Elon Musk

Published | Video Starts at 02:18

You didn't know about it, but one of them is from SpaceX. And you know, Elon Musk, he's a rich guy. He's a rich guy, but he Elon Musk... has no authority other than what's delegated by the President. but he has no official authority. And why is. You can't answer this, but do you want somebody like Elon Musk peering over your shoulder, telling you what to do about personnel. (02:18–02:26)

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Asserts that Elon Musk has no authority at the FBI other than what is delegated by the President.

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