New York Democrats are eyeing ending a waiver that allows Tesla to sell cars directly to consumers rather than through franchised dealerships over Elon Musk's involvement in President Donald Trump's administration.

Jared Isaacman, a billionaire with deep tentacles into SpaceX, gave $2 million to the inaugural committee and was nominated to head NASA — SpaceX’s largest customer. The convicted felon Trevor Milton and his wife donated $1.8 million to the campaign and Mr. Milton received a pardon, which also spared him from paying restitution.