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Senators Demand Probe into Musk's Alleged Russia Contacts Over National Security Concerns

Nov 15, 2024, 09:15 PM

Democratic Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Jack Reed have called for an investigation into Elon Musk's reported communications with Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin. The senators expressed concerns over national security, citing Musk's significant involvement in sensitive U.S. government contracts through his company SpaceX. They have urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Pentagon's inspector general to probe these interactions, particularly in light of SpaceX's defense contracts and Musk's security clearance. The senators argue that Musk's involvement in these programs should be reviewed for potential debarment and exclusion due to his communications with Russian officials.