"When we think of national security threats, we think of foreign adversaries, spies, rogue actors and hostile governments. We think of cyberattacks, intelligence leaks and backdoor deals made in smoky rooms. But what if one of the greatest risks isn't an outsider trying to break in, but rather an insider so deeply enmeshed in America's technological and defense systems that his personal interests could compromise the entire structure? One could argue that this is the risk posed by Elon Musk.

…….. Tesla's presence in China is a privilege, not a right; the moment Musk falls out of favor with Beijing, it can all be taken away. If the Chinese Communist Party were to pull the plug, Tesla's valuation would plummet. That alone is concerning.

……. Three China-backed asset managers admitted to selling over $30 million worth of shares in SpaceX, xAI, and Neuralink to anonymous investors in the last two years. The real figure could be much higher.

……. If China gains even indirect influence over Starlink through its financial backchannels, it raises urgent questions. For instance, could Beijing pressure Musk to restrict or deny access to U.S. allies in the Indo-Pacific during a conflict over Taiwan?

…. If Chinese money is filtering into xAI through shadow investments, it creates an unseen pathway for Beijing to influence the development of next-generation AI models ones that could be used in autonomous weapons systems, cybersecurity and intelligence gathering.


….. Musk has direct influence over U.S. military assets, AI research and advanced neurotechnology.
Suppose his ketamine use is anything beyond occasional therapeutic doses. In that case, it means Musk is functioning under the influence of a dissociative anesthetic while making decisions that could shape geopolitics, warfare and technological advancement."


Elon Musk's dual allegiance to the U.S. and China raises national security concerns


https://thehill.com/opinion/5196156-elon-musk-china-influence/

*I can't remember all of MAGA's positions on everything because they trend towards inconsistency. Are we best buds with China now like we are with Russia?

Doesn't matter (clearly) complexion for protection

The level of access that Musk has been given is frightening, especially when you consider who he is (and who he isn't). He's a super-smart guy probably, but there's a lot of important areas in which he has absolutely no clue.

The kids are cyborg spies planted by the PRC. All of them- Double Dink, Scrotum, Small Pox, Birdseed, Jockitch even Little Tard - are reporting nightly to Beijing.