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Elon Musk’s Relationships with World Leaders: A Debate on Influence and Ethics

His connections to controversial figures, including former President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, have sparked intense public and political debate.

Libby Winkler
4 min readNov 26, 2024
Photo by Christine Roy on Unsplash

Elon Musk’s Relationships with World Leaders: A Debate on Influence and Ethics

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur behind Tesla, SpaceX, and now X (formerly Twitter), has become one of the most influential figures on the global stage.

Musk’s ventures in technology, space exploration, and communications have positioned him as a key player in matters that often intersect with politics and international diplomacy. However, his connections to controversial figures, including former President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, have sparked intense public and political debate.

Does Musk’s proximity to such power raise ethical concerns?

What are the implications for democracy and international relations? Let’s explore these questions through the lens of his known relationships and their potential impact.

Musk and Trump: A Partnership of…

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Libby Winkler
Libby Winkler

Written by Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..

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