Retired General Warns of National Security Risks Tied to Elon Musk's Foreign Business Ventures

Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré raises concerns about Musk's ties to China and Russia, citing potential vulnerabilities due to his influence in the incoming Trump administration.

• Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré has called Elon Musk a potential national security risk, citing his deep business ties with China and reported communications with Russian leaders.
• Musk's Tesla Shanghai factory, funded by $1.4 billion in loans from Chinese state-controlled banks, accounted for over half of Tesla's global deliveries in Q3 2024.
• China's laws allow the government to demand intelligence from companies operating in the country, raising concerns about Musk's access to sensitive U.S. information through his federal contracts.
• SpaceX, which holds a near-monopoly on U.S. rocket launches, is under federal review for Musk's failure to disclose meetings with foreign leaders as required by his security clearance.
• Honoré has urged the federal government to investigate Musk's foreign connections and consider alternatives to SpaceX for national security purposes.

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