Elon Musk threatens to “nuke” those behind accusations of unsanctioned talks with Russian officials, as Senate Democrats demand a full investigation.
At a Glance
- Top Senate Democrats call for investigation into Musk’s alleged ties with Russian officials
- Concerns raised about Musk’s reliability as a government contractor and security clearance holder
- Musk denies allegations and threatens to “nuke” accusers
- SpaceX’s crucial role in U.S. defense operations heightens national security concerns
- Investigation aims to determine if Musk’s relationships compromise national security
Senate Democrats Demand Investigation
Elon Musk is not holding back after it was revealed that top Senate Democrats Jack Reed and Jeanne Shaheen are demanding a thorough investigation into his alleged unsanctioned conversations with Russian officials.
He won’t take this nonsense lying down.
The senators have penned a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Defense Department Inspector General Robert Storch, raising serious concerns about Musk’s reliability as a government contractor and security clearance holder.
The investigation seeks to determine whether Musk’s relationships with a U.S. adversary compromise national security, especially given his significant government contracts. Reports suggest that Musk has had “multiple, high-level conversations” with Russian President Vladimir Putin since 2022, despite Kremlin denials. These allegations have raised eyebrows, particularly in light of Musk’s substantial involvement in U.S. defense and intelligence infrastructure through his company SpaceX.
Two Democratic US senators called for an investigation into Elon Musk’s involvement in contracts between the US government and his company SpaceX, citing national security concerns raised by his reported contact with President Vladimir Putin. https://t.co/So28G5Fxhd
— Bloomberg (@business) November 16, 2024
Musk’s Defiant Response
In response to these serious allegations, Musk has not minced words. Taking to his X platform, the tech mogul issued a stark warning, threatening to “nuke” those behind the claims. This aggressive stance has only served to intensify scrutiny and raise further questions about his conduct.
“I’m going to find out who’s making these accusations and nuke them,” Musk said.
The senators’ letter emphasizes the potential national security risks posed by interactions between individuals with U.S. security clearances and foreign adversaries. Of particular concern are Musk’s alleged communications with Putin’s deputy chief of staff, Sergei Kiriyenko, who has been charged by the U.S. Justice Department for leading a propaganda campaign using AI to advance Russian interests on Musk’s platform, X (formerly Twitter).
God forbid one of the most intelligent men on the planet help the incoming president keep America safe…
