Trump puts Elon Musk on phone with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy

The presence of Musk on the call highlights his influence in the president-elect’s circle. Trump’s interactions with Zelenskyy are being closely watched as he has signaled a shift in Washington’s steadfast support for Ukraine against Russia’s nearly three-year-old invasion.

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November 8, 2024 - 3:59 PM

President-elect Donald Trump, right, has brought SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, left, into his inner circle. Trump has said he would bring Musk into his Cabinet. Photo by (Nicholas Kamm and Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images/TNS)

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump put billionaire Elon Musk on the line with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy when the Ukrainian leader called to congratulate the incoming U.S. president, according to a Ukrainian official with direct knowledge of the phone call.

The person, who was not authorized to comment on the matter publicly, confirmed that Zelenskyy and Musk spoke during the call with Trump, but that Musk did not appear to be on the line for the entire…

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