EXCLUSIVE: World’s Richest Man Elon Musk Embroiled in Russia Controversy Amid Trump Support
In a shocking turn of events, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has found himself at the center of a new controversy following a report by The Wall Street Journal that he has been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This news comes hot on the heels of Musk’s endorsement of former US President Donald Trump, a move that has raised eyebrows across the globe.
According to the report, Musk and Putin have engaged in discussions on various topics, including personal matters, business, and geopolitical tensions. However, the Kremlin has vehemently denied the report, with spokesperson Dmitry Peskov labeling the claims as "absolutely false information." Peskov did acknowledge a single phone conversation between the two in 2022, which he described as a "fact-finding conversation" revolving around visionary technology and the future.
The allegations have sparked intense scrutiny, particularly given Musk’s close ties to Trump and his ownership of X, formerly Twitter. The billionaire has been using his platform to champion Trump’s presidential campaign, while simultaneously denigrating his opponent, Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. Many of Musk’s X posts have also echoed discredited conspiracy theories and criticized the number of migrants crossing into the United States from Mexico.
Musk’s alleged conversations with Putin have raised "potential national security concerns" among some members of the Biden administration, with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson calling for an investigation. The billionaire already holds a top secret clearance due to his work with SpaceX, which launches rockets for NASA and the Pentagon.
In a separate development, Musk’s daily $1 million giveaways to registered voters have drawn criticism from the US Justice Department and election watchdog groups. Federal law prohibits paying people to register to vote, and the department’s public integrity unit has warned Musk’s America PAC that the sweepstakes may be illegal.
Adav Noti, executive director of the nonpartisan Campaign Legal Center, has denounced the giveaways as "egregious." In a statement, Noti expressed concern that the world’s richest man is attempting to directly influence the outcome of the election through his wealth, emphasizing that "this is not how our democracy should work."
As the controversy surrounding Musk’s alleged conversations with Putin and his support for Trump continues to unfold, Media Talk Africa will provide updates and insights as more information becomes available.
