Billionaire Elon Musk is suspected of having a special relationship with Russia.
A scandal is erupting in the US Senate surrounding billionaire Elon Musk - the head of SpaceX and Tesla, and a possible candidate for a position in President Donald Trump's new administration.
The head of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committee has called on the Pentagon, along with law enforcement agencies, to investigate Mr. Musk's possible ties to representatives of the Russian government, including the Russian president, Reuters reported.
Senators expressed concern that Mr Musk — who is involved in key strategic Pentagon contracts and has access to classified information — could maintain ties with a country that Washington views as its geopolitical rival.
Mr Musk’s companies have long played a key role in many US defense and intelligence projects. SpaceX provides critical satellite launch and communications services for the US military and intelligence community.
In particular, the Starlink satellite communication system is not only used for civilian purposes but also serves military functions. That is why the businessman's possible contact with the Russian side has caused such a strong reaction in the US political world.
Previously, the media repeatedly raised the topic of possible contact between billionaire Elon Musk and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
According to open sources, Mr. Musk discussed the conflict in Ukraine and even put forward his ideas for achieving peace, which caused mixed reactions both in the US and abroad.
Meanwhile, the businessman himself denies direct contact with the head of Russia, calling such allegations baseless.
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