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Mark Kelly hits back at Elon Musk "traitor" jibe: "Unelected billionaire"

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The senator responded after the tech mogul called him a "traitor" for visiting Ukraine.

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  1. Newsweek

    Elon Musk slams senator as "traitor" after visit to Ukraine (opens Newsweek)

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    Democratic Senator Mark Kelly shot back at the tech billionaire, accusing him of opposing the defense of "freedom."

  2. NBC4 Washington

    Elon Musk calls Sen. Mark Kelly a ‘traitor' over his social media posts in support of Ukraine (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    Elon Musk and Sen. Mark Kelly sparred on social media Monday, with the tech billionaire calling the Arizona Democrat a “traitor” over a series of posts in...

  3. CBS News

    Sen. Mark Kelly says Elon Musk is (opens CBS News)

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    Elon Musk called Sen. Mark Kelly a "traitor" after the Arizona Democrat posted on X about his recent trip to Ukraine.

  4. Newsweek

    Mark Kelly hits back at Elon Musk "traitor" jibe: "Unelected billionaire" (opens Newsweek)

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    The senator responded after the tech mogul called him a "traitor" for visiting Ukraine.

  5. The Guardian

    Mark Kelly replies to Musk ‘traitor’ taunt over Ukraine visit: ‘not a serious guy’ (opens The Guardian)

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    Democratic senator and former combat pilot dismisses billionaire who wrote ‘You are a traitor’ after Ukraine trip

  6. Washington Examiner

    Musk calls Mark Kelly a ‘traitor’ after visit to Ukraine (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Mark Kelly, a former Navy pilot and combat veteran, has visited Ukraine three times since Russia's invasion over three years ago.

  7. Sofrep

    US Senator, Former Naval Aviator and Astronaut Mark Kelly Visits Ukraine, Called 'Traitor' by Musk (opens Sofrep)

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    The fiery exchange between Senator Mark Kelly and Elon Musk is more than another political spat—it’s a flashpoint in the ongoing battle over America’s role in the world, the influence of business moguls in government, and the growing divide over how to handle Russian aggression.

  8. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Sen. Mark Kelly slams Trump on Ukraine, rejects Musk ‘traitor’ insult | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    WASHINGTON >> A Democratic U.S. senator who just visited Ukraine said today the Trump administration’s suspension of intelligence-sharing had lessened Kyiv’s defenses against Russia, and dismissed Trump advisor Elon Musk calling him a “traitor.”

  9. Fox News

    Mark Kelly accuses Trump of 'trying to weaken' Ukraine, fires back at Elon Musk for branding him a 'traitor' (opens Fox News)

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    Sen. Mark Kelly, who has accused President Donald Trump of 'trying to weaken Ukraine’s hand,' fired back at Elon Musk after the business magnate called the lawmaker a "traitor."

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