Senators Urge Investigation into Elon Musk's Contacts with Russian Officials

Concerns over Musk's ties to Putin prompt calls for a review of SpaceX's government contracts.

Senators Jack Reed and Jeanne Shaheen have requested that the Department of Defense and the Department of Justice investigate Elon Musk's reported communications with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The senators argue that Musk's alleged interactions with Russian officials could pose national security risks, especially given his company's significant government contracts.
Musk's SpaceX holds over $700 million in contracts with the U.S. Space Force and a $1.8 billion classified contract with the National Reconnaissance Office.
Concerns have been raised about Musk's reliability as a government contractor and his security clearance due to his unreported contacts with foreign officials.
Musk has responded to the accusations on his platform, X, dismissing them and criticizing the senators involved.