Did Elon Musk handover sensitive classified information to the Chinese government? Ex-U.S. army general thinks so, issues red alert in an op-ed
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Honoré noted that Musk has a history of doing business in China, including securing $1.4 billion in loans from Chinese government-controlled banks to build Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory. This facility now accounts for more than half of Tesla's global deliveries, making it a cornerstone of Musk's business empire. Honoré warned that China's laws could require Musk to share sensitive intelligence gained through his business dealings or his proximity to U.S. leadership, raising serious concerns for national security.
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SpaceX, Musk’s aerospace company, has faced federal reviews for not disclosing details of meetings with foreign leaders, which Honoré described as just the tip of the iceberg. The retired general pointed to SpaceX’s dominant position in U.S. rocket launches, warning that any compromise could give China easier access to critical security information.
Musk’s relationship with President-elect Donald Trump has also drawn scrutiny. The two reportedly collaborated to oppose a bipartisan spending bill, and Musk’s significant contributions to Trump’s re-election campaign have raised concerns about whether national security risks are being overlooked.
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