Sen. Mark Kelly Clashes With Elon Musk Over Ukraine Support
Elon Musk called Sen. Mark Kelly a 'traitor' after the senator's visit to Ukraine, prompting a sharp rebuttal from the former astronaut and Navy veteran.
- Sen. Mark Kelly visited Ukraine to reaffirm U.S. support for the country and criticized President Trump's approach to the conflict with Russia.
- Elon Musk, a key Trump adviser, labeled Kelly a 'traitor' on social media, sparking widespread backlash from lawmakers and commentators across the political spectrum.
- Kelly defended his stance, emphasizing the importance of defending freedom and accusing Musk of prioritizing personal interests over national security.
- The Trump administration recently paused military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, citing the need for peace negotiations, a move Kelly called a 'historic mistake.'
- This public feud highlights growing divisions over U.S. foreign policy and the role of influential figures like Musk in shaping government decisions.