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Elon Musk Escalates Feud With Senator Mark Kelly Over Ukraine Policy

Musk reiterates 'traitor' accusation while Kelly defends his stance on democracy and U.S. alliances in the Ukraine-Russia conflict.

Erin Burnett, Mark Kelly
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Overview

  • Elon Musk, a key adviser to President Trump, repeated his claim that Senator Mark Kelly is a 'traitor' for prioritizing Ukraine's interests over the United States during a Fox News interview.
  • Senator Kelly responded on CNN, emphasizing his military service and commitment to defending democracy and U.S. allies as being in America's best interest.
  • Kelly criticized Musk as an 'unelected billionaire' and suggested he should focus on his businesses rather than political matters.
  • The senator accused Musk of aligning more closely with Russia and questioned the Trump administration's shifting stance on the Ukraine conflict.
  • The feud highlights broader tensions over U.S. foreign policy, the influence of powerful unelected figures, and the Trump administration's controversial efforts to broker peace between Ukraine and Russia.