Elon Musk Joins Trump’s Call with Zelenskyy, Sparking Speculation on Ukraine Support Amid War Concerns

Elon Musk Joins Trump’s Call with Zelenskyy, Sparking Speculation on Ukraine Support Amid War Concerns

In an unexpected visit with President-elect Donald Trump, Elon Musk alluded to a possible advising position in Trump’s future administration while speaking with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Though he gave Zelenskyy no specifics, Trump pledged him assistance during the 25-minute chat. According to those familiar with the matter, Musk momentarily took over the phone while in close physical proximity to Trump and pledged to continue Starlink’s support for Ukraine.

Musk’s Starlink Support for Ukraine

Musk promised to maintain Starlink internet connections, which are essential for communication in places that have been disrupted, for Ukraine’s frontline when Trump gave him the phone. At first, Musk offered these services without charge, but he caused controversy when he criticized Zelenskyy’s requests for US assistance.

Musk’s Potential Role in Trump’s Government

Musk is expected to serve as an advisor in Trump’s administration, concentrating on reducing federal expenditure, after contributing more than $110 million to his campaign. His participation in the conversation demonstrates his strong connections to Trump, who is thinking about hiring Musk as a civilian advisor.

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Concerns Over Musk’s Russian Ties

Musk’s purported contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin has sparked national security concerns due to SpaceX’s connections to the US military and NASA. A Wall Street Journal article claims that Musk and Putin have often communicated, talking about both geopolitical and personal matters. This raises questions about how Musk’s actions may affect Trump’s foreign policy approach.