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Ongoing Contacts Between Elon Musk and Vladimir Putin Raise National Security Concerns

Elon Musk reportedly maintains regular contact with Putin, discussing critical issues that impact U.S. national security and geopolitics.

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Updated: Oct 26th, 2024, 12:08 AM ET

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Reports indicate that Elon Musk has been in frequent communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin for two years, igniting national security concerns due to Musk's influence and government contracts. Discussions include business negotiations and geopolitical matters, highlighting risks associated with Musk's connections to U.S. political figures. Notably, there was a request from Putin regarding Musk's Starlink services in Taiwan at the request of China's Xi Jinping. The implications of these communications may affect U.S. military partnerships and domestic policy, prompting calls for investigation by officials including NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.

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