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Critics Warn Musk's Defense Contracts Threaten National Security

4/21/2025

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Elon Musk's growing grip on U.S. defense contracts has sparked serious concerns, especially surrounding the proposed "Golden Dome" missile defense system. Critics warn that Musk's consortium, which includes SpaceX and Palantir, is dangerously privatizing national security, leaving the Pentagon vulnerable by relying on a subscription model for essential defense infrastructure.

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Elon Musk's growing grip on U.S. defense contracts has sparked serious concerns, especially surrounding the proposed "Golden Dome" missile defense system. Critics warn that Musk's consortium, which includes SpaceX and Palantir, is dangerously privatizing national security, leaving the Pentagon vulnerable by relying on a subscription model for essential defense infrastructure.