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(52,839 posts) Wed Nov 27, 2024, 04:58 PM Nov 27

'First Buddy' Elon Musk accuses Trump impeachment witness of 'treason' and calls for 'appropriate penalty' [View all]

Source: The Independent

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Musk, who has been tasked by Trump to lead an outside agency on government efficiency named after a meme, took issue on Wednesday with comments made by former National Security Council official Alexander Vindman during an appearance on MSNBC.

Vindman, who testified in 2019 that Trump pressured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to launch an investigation into then-presidential candidate Joe Biden, cited reports that Musk had been engaged in secret conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin dating back to 2022. He then expressed concerns that Musk, who has federal contracts through his SpaceX, Tesla and Starlink companies, may have shared “state secrets” with Putin.

“And [Putin’s] been using the richest man in the world to do his bidding. In some cases, that’s encouraging him probably to support Donald Trump,” Vindman told MSNBC. “That’s not speculation. We see how far in Elon has gone. And then using Twitter as a disinformation platform.”

Reacting to a clip of Vindman’s remarks, Musk tweeted: “Vindman is on the payroll of Ukrainian oligarchs and has committed treason against the United States, for which he will pay the appropriate penalty.”

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Read more: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/elon-musk-trump-impeachment-vindman-treason-b2654951.html

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'First Buddy' Elon Musk accuses Trump impeachment witness of 'treason' and calls for 'appropriate penalty' [View all] highplainsdem Nov 27 OP

Alex Vindman did the right thing with his testimony. greatauntoftriplets Nov 27 #1

He is also a US congressman, winning this last election BonnieJW Nov 27 #18

The congressman is his twin brother, Eugene. Rhiannon12866 Nov 27 #21

Thanks for pointing that out. greatauntoftriplets Nov 27 #23

I certainly agree, Alex is an American hero - and his brother is stepping up now Rhiannon12866 Nov 27 #25

Their parents raised them right. greatauntoftriplets Nov 27 #27

And they were grateful to have been given the chance to immigrate here. Rhiannon12866 Nov 27 #28

They really were. greatauntoftriplets Nov 27 #30

Give me a bazillion Vidman's and let that bastard musk go home to south Africa PortTack Nov 27 #34

The sooner the better. greatauntoftriplets Nov 27 #38

Elmo is such a sad little man.. And what's with the facial pubes? jvill Nov 27 #2

His mommy's on FOXHenhouse telling Stuart Blarney how special her little angel is Grokenstein Nov 27 #6

She's wearing emerald green peregrinus Nov 28 #43

Wait a minute! Alexander Vindman stole classified documents and hid them in his bathroom? jls4561 Nov 27 #3

I just don't understand why any Democrat or progressive still utilizes twitter. JohnSJ Nov 27 #4

While I don't use the Ex Twitter service... mwooldri Nov 27 #19

Yes, Stephen King went to Blue Sky JohnSJ Nov 27 #26

WTF? these baboons are all going crazy with power!! bluestarone Nov 27 #5

I hope Vindman sues MuskRat's lying fascist ass for a billion dollars. Tanuki Nov 27 #7

Every time Leon Musky opens his mouth, he solidifies his reign as most despicable person in the world. Each utterance Comfortably_Numb Nov 27 #8

I still say Trump has delegated the presidency to Elon... slightlv Nov 27 #17

He's a young t-rump..all the narcissistic traits coming out. He'll come to the same end..everything he touches will die PortTack Nov 27 #35

Vindman YES!!!! Six117 Nov 27 #9

Republicans always accuse others of their own crimes. SunSeeker Nov 27 #10

It may not happen immediately... Blue Owl Nov 27 #11

I sure hope so. I'm beginning to hate his fucking guts. GoodRaisin Nov 28 #41

It seems that Elon Musk is fighting Trumps retribution fight now. I wonder if Trump put Musk up to this or riversedge Nov 28 #42

Blood Diamonds POS ! stonecutter357 Nov 27 #12

Emeralds. niyad Nov 27 #22

It appears Muskrat has no idea of the definition of treason. TomSlick Nov 27 #13

In the country he is from and other like it, treason is saying anything against the ruling people. No so much LiberalArkie Nov 27 #14

Which is why I glad of the narrow definition in the Constitution. TomSlick Nov 27 #31

Projection. What else is new. Small brain/dick, no self awareness. onecaliberal Nov 27 #15

says the non-US born backwash Evolve Dammit Nov 27 #16

Musk is a foreign asset and enemy liberalgunwilltravel Nov 27 #20

This twit doesn't know one thing about the Constitution...............Vindman does.............dirtbag.......... turbinetree Nov 27 #24

Vindman the best America has to offer, Musk, the worst. dem4decades Nov 27 #29

In one picture: usonian Nov 27 #32

Oh, I'm certain . . . . AverageOldGuy Nov 27 #33

Vindman is already trolling that fascist fuck Skittles Nov 27 #37

Take him to court TimeToGo Nov 27 #36

Musk thinks he's the Fuhrer. hadEnuf Nov 27 #39

Apartheid nepo baby should've learned what treason is when he took his citizenship exam Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 28 #40

Someone please kick Elon's treasonous ass 4catsmom Nov 28 #44

Would that be First Buddy Mx.K? taxi Nov 28 #45

Who is the real traitor? LetMyPeopleVote Nov 29 #46

Alexander Vindman RESPONDS to Elon Musk's threat that he will "pay" for his "treason" LetMyPeopleVote Nov 29 #47