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Elon Musk Calls Sen. Mark Kelly a 'Traitor' Over Ukraine Visit

The billionaire and top Trump adviser criticized Kelly after the senator reaffirmed U.S. support for Ukraine during his recent trip.

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Elon Musk is pictured on the left in Washington, D.C. on March 5, 2022, while Senator Mark Kelly is shown on the right in Phoenix, Arizona on November 12, 2022.
Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) speaks during a campaign rally held along with U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and Democratic vice presidential candidate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, in Glendale, Arizona, U.S., August 9, 2024. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo
Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz. speaks at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 14, 2025.

Overview

  • Sen. Mark Kelly visited Ukraine over the weekend, marking his third trip since 2023, to meet with service members and reaffirm U.S. support for the country's sovereignty.
  • Elon Musk, a key adviser to President Donald Trump, called Kelly a 'traitor' in response to the senator's comments on the importance of protecting Ukraine's security.
  • Kelly defended his stance, emphasizing that supporting Ukraine is critical to defending freedom and maintaining U.S. credibility on the global stage.
  • The exchange comes amidst a shift in U.S. policy under the Trump administration, which has frozen military aid to Ukraine and criticized President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
  • This is the latest in a series of public clashes between Kelly and Musk, who have previously sparred over policy and personal attacks on social media.