Trump and Musk Controversy: Is the world’s most popular billionaire Alan Musk now leaving America? Can they find shelter in Russia? A shocking statement has come out from Russia amidst the intensity between Donald Trump and Musk. Senior leader of the Russian Parliament Dimitri Novikov has indicated that Russia is ready to give him political asylum if Alan Musk wants. This statement comes at a time when the round of allegations and counter-allegations between Trump and Musk is at its peak.
“Russia can give refuge if needed”: Russian MP
Dimitri Novikov, the first vice -president of the International Affairs Committee of the Russian Parliament (State Duma), has said that if Allen Musk needs a political asylum, Russia can consider giving him asylum. However, he also said, “Musk’s game is something else and they might not need to refuge. But if this happens, Russia can definitely do this.”
“Part of political differences Musk’s strategy”
Dimitri Novikov said that Elon Musk has been playing a special role in American politics for years. Some of his differences are strategic and some are topical. They will maintain their stand according to the same strategy.
Musk attacked in America, Banon told ‘illegal migrants’
Former White House strategist Steve Bannon made a big attack on Allen Musk, calling him “illegal migrants” and demanded immediate expulsion from the US. Bannon said, “The government should investigate their citizenship. I am confident that they are illegal and should be removed from the country immediately.”
Controversy over spacex
The statement came when Alan Musk recently threatened that he could close SpaceX’s “Dragon Spacecraft”. The same vehicle that takes astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) and brings back. On this, former White House Advisor Steve Bannon said that it could become a serious threat to America. He issued an order from Donald Trump immediately under the “Defense Production Act” demanding to take SpaceX under the government.
Kremlin’s statement: “This is America’s internal case”
Kremlin spokesperson Dimitri Peskov refused to react to the controversy. He said, “This is an internal matter of America and we will not interfere with it. We are sure that the US President will handle this situation.”
Russia has given shelter before
Russia had earlier given political asylum to American whistleblower Edward Snowden and British Blogger Graham Philips.