Two Democratic Senators Urge DOJ, Pentagon to Probe Musk's Alleged Calls with Russian Officials, SpaceX Contracts

Nov 15, 2024, 05:59 PM

Two Democratic Senators, Jeanne Shaheen and Jack Reed, have urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Pentagon's inspector general to investigate Elon Musk's reported communications with Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin. The calls for investigation come amid national security concerns and include a probe into SpaceX government contracts. The senators addressed their concerns in letters to US Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Department of Defense Inspector General, as seen by Reuters.