FBI Agent Goes Public with Russian Intelligence Op That Hooked Musk and Thiel
a year ago
- #US Politics
- #Elon Musk
- #Russian Intelligence
- Former FBI agent alleges Russia's GRU targeted Elon Musk for exploitation, offering direct contact with Putin.
- Russian intelligence saw Musk's susceptibility to drugs and promiscuity as exploitable weaknesses.
- Musk's involvement in events like Burning Man was viewed as an entry point by Russian agents.
- Musk has had direct contact with Putin since at least 2022, per reports.
- Former FBI agent Jonathan Buma was arrested for leaking classified information.
- Musk initially supported Ukraine with Starlink but later threatened to revoke access.
- By 2024, Musk aligned with Trump's policies, criticizing Ukraine's leadership.
- Musk donated $288M to Trump's campaign and headed the DOGE advisory group.
- DOGE faced accusations of mismanagement, including firing nuclear safety officials.
- Musk's popularity and Tesla's market value have declined recently.
- Musk stepped back from DOGE to focus on Tesla and joined Trump's Middle East tour.