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Ex-FBI Agent: Russia Targets Elon Musk's Weaknesses

5/18/2025

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Former FBI agent Jonathan Buma has raised alarms about Russia's GRU intelligence allegedly trying to exploit Elon Musk's vulnerabilities. He revealed that operatives were on the hunt for damaging information on Musk and other tech leaders. As Musk navigates a turbulent landscape, including a controversial stance on Ukraine and a retreat from a Trump-era agency, Tesla's value continues to wane.

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Former FBI agent Jonathan Buma has raised alarms about Russia's GRU intelligence allegedly trying to exploit Elon Musk's vulnerabilities. He revealed that operatives were on the hunt for damaging information on Musk and other tech leaders. As Musk navigates a turbulent landscape, including a controversial stance on Ukraine and a retreat from a Trump-era agency, Tesla's value continues to wane.