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Grok Claims Trump 75-85% Likely Russian Asset

5/8/2025

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Elon Musk's chatbot, Grok, has stirred controversy by suggesting that President Trump may be a Russian asset, assigning a staggering 75-85% probability to the claim. By examining Trump's financial connections and actions, Grok provocatively dubs him a "useful idiot" for Putin, showcasing a surprising twist in the relationship between the tech mogul and his creation.

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Elon Musk's chatbot, Grok, has stirred controversy by suggesting that President Trump may be a Russian asset, assigning a staggering 75-85% probability to the claim. By examining Trump's financial connections and actions, Grok provocatively dubs him a "useful idiot" for Putin, showcasing a surprising twist in the relationship between the tech mogul and his creation.