Tue Mar 11 16:45:45 UTC 2025: ## Musk Calls Senator Kelly a “Traitor” After Ukraine Visit

**Washington, D.C. –** Tensions flared on Monday as Tesla CEO Elon Musk, a senior White House advisor, labeled Senator Mark Kelly a “traitor” following Kelly’s visit to Ukraine. Kelly, a former astronaut and Navy pilot, recently returned from a trip to the war-torn nation, emphasizing the importance of continued U.S. support for Ukraine. His statement directly contradicts President Trump’s push for a swift end to the conflict and his recent overtures towards Russia, including a halt to U.S. military aid to Kyiv.

Kelly’s visit comes amidst ongoing peace talks in Saudi Arabia, where a partial ceasefire with Russia is being discussed. These talks follow President Trump’s renewed contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to accept a peace deal without sufficient security guarantees for Ukraine.

Musk, a major donor to President Trump’s campaign, took to X (formerly Twitter) to attack Kelly’s stance. Kelly responded by defending his support for Ukraine and questioning Musk’s understanding of American values. Other politicians, including Senator Adam Schiff and Congressman Don Bacon, have also weighed in, condemning Musk’s remarks. Schiff called Musk a “self-absorbed coward,” while Bacon criticized the incident as “not decent” and reflective poorly on the White House. Kelly himself dismissed Musk as “not a serious guy,” suggesting he should focus on his space exploration company, SpaceX. The incident highlights the deep political divisions surrounding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the Trump administration’s controversial foreign policy shift.

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