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Elon Musk Accuses Vindman of Treason Amid Rising Tensions Over Ukraine and Russia

Elon Musk's social media allegations against Alexander Vindman escalate tensions, linking the former military officer to treason in response to claims of Russian influence.

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Updated: Nov 27th, 2024, 10:11 PM ET

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Elon Musk publicly accused Alexander Vindman of treason, claiming he is on the payroll of Ukrainian oligarchs. This followed Vindman's allegations that Musk is being manipulated by Russia and may be leaking state secrets. Political observers have condemned Musk's remarks, viewing them as politically charged threats given his close ties to President-elect Donald Trump. While Musk later clarified his comments, critics, including Vindman, demand specifics on the allegations, asserting he has not taken money from oligarchs and questioning Musk's motivations.

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