Musk vows to ‘nuke’ accusers of spreading Russia-connection rumors
Elon Musk has pledged to hold accountable those who disseminate unfounded claims regarding his alleged connections to Russia. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Elon Musk has expressed his intention to take action against those who have made unfounded accusations regarding his alleged connections to Russia. The billionaire entrepreneur conveyed this threat in a post on his social media platform X on Saturday, stating, “I’m going to find out who’s making these accusations and nuke them.”
This statement follows a letter from U.S. Democratic Senators Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Jack Reed of Rhode Island, who have called for an investigation into Musk’s purported communications with Russian officials.
The senators addressed their letter to Pentagon Inspector General Robert Storch and Attorney General Merrick Garland, referencing an October article in the Wall Street Journal that claimed Musk had multiple conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2022, as well as discussions with other senior Russian officials.
The Wall Street Journal's article was based on anonymous sources, including current and former U.S. officials, and did not provide evidence for the claims made.
In their letter, the senators questioned Musk’s reliability as a government contractor, citing his involvement in projects funded by the government through his companies, Tesla and SpaceX. They expressed concerns that Musk might have access to classified information due to SpaceX’s collaborations with American space agencies and suggested that an investigation is warranted to determine if Musk and his companies should be eligible for government contracts.
Musk has rejected the senators’ allegations, referring to them as “puppets” and questioning the authorship of the letter.
“Who actually wrote this and made those knuckleheads sign it?” he remarked. “There will be consequences for those who pushed foreign interference hoaxes.”
In a different post on X, in which Musk backed Congressman Matt Gaetz's selection as attorney general by Trump, he added, “The Hammer of Justice is coming.”
The controversy surrounding Musk’s alleged ties to Russia mirrors similar accusations levied against other high-profile individuals. During his first term in office, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump faced persistent allegations of collusion with Russia, fueled by media reports and investigations. These claims were often used to challenge his presidency but were ultimately found to be unsubstantiated.
The Kremlin has dismissed claims of Musk's alleged frequent communication with President Putin, with Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov stating that the allegations are just another element “tossed into” the political struggles linked to the election.
Musk has shown active support for the president-elect and is becoming an increasingly influential figure within Republican circles. Recently, Trump appointed Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the newly established Department of Government Efficiency, which aims to tackle government waste.
Mark B Thomas contributed to this report for TROIB News
This statement follows a letter from U.S. Democratic Senators Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Jack Reed of Rhode Island, who have called for an investigation into Musk’s purported communications with Russian officials.
The senators addressed their letter to Pentagon Inspector General Robert Storch and Attorney General Merrick Garland, referencing an October article in the Wall Street Journal that claimed Musk had multiple conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2022, as well as discussions with other senior Russian officials.
The Wall Street Journal's article was based on anonymous sources, including current and former U.S. officials, and did not provide evidence for the claims made.
In their letter, the senators questioned Musk’s reliability as a government contractor, citing his involvement in projects funded by the government through his companies, Tesla and SpaceX. They expressed concerns that Musk might have access to classified information due to SpaceX’s collaborations with American space agencies and suggested that an investigation is warranted to determine if Musk and his companies should be eligible for government contracts.
Musk has rejected the senators’ allegations, referring to them as “puppets” and questioning the authorship of the letter.
“Who actually wrote this and made those knuckleheads sign it?” he remarked. “There will be consequences for those who pushed foreign interference hoaxes.”
In a different post on X, in which Musk backed Congressman Matt Gaetz's selection as attorney general by Trump, he added, “The Hammer of Justice is coming.”
The controversy surrounding Musk’s alleged ties to Russia mirrors similar accusations levied against other high-profile individuals. During his first term in office, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump faced persistent allegations of collusion with Russia, fueled by media reports and investigations. These claims were often used to challenge his presidency but were ultimately found to be unsubstantiated.
The Kremlin has dismissed claims of Musk's alleged frequent communication with President Putin, with Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov stating that the allegations are just another element “tossed into” the political struggles linked to the election.
Musk has shown active support for the president-elect and is becoming an increasingly influential figure within Republican circles. Recently, Trump appointed Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the newly established Department of Government Efficiency, which aims to tackle government waste.
Mark B Thomas contributed to this report for TROIB News
