Watch: Trump and Musk discuss conflict of interests

Asked about potential conflicts between his businesses and US government role, Musk said he’s “never asked the president for anything.”

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Asked about potential conflicts between his businesses and US government role, Musk said he's "never asked the president for anything."

"If there's a conflict, he won't be involved," Trump added.

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