Reports indicate that Elon Musk has engaged in multiple phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin since 2022, raising security concerns, especially due to Musk's significant business ties with U.S. government contracts through SpaceX and Starlink. Musk’s connection with Putin was revealed in a Wall Street Journal report, and U.S. lawmakers are now pushing for an investigation into the implications of this relationship. Concerns revolve around potential impacts on national security and the nature of Musk's influence over U.S.-Russian affairs, particularly given his support of former President Donald Trump and substantial contributions to Trump’s campaigns
These revelations have prompted calls from prominent figures, including Rep. Adam Smith and NASA’s chief, Bill Nelson, for the Department of Defense to investigate. Some officials worry Musk’s contact with Putin could pose a risk, especially as he remains a major private contractor with the
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