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Dem Sen. Mark Kelly fires back after Musk stands by 'traitor' accusation

Mark Kelly, a Senator from Arizona, responded to Elon Musk's accusation of him being a 'traitor' for his support of Ukraine, arguing that Musk's claims are 'unserious' and politically motivated.
Musk insisted during a Fox News interview that anyone prioritizing another country over the U.S. Is a 'traitor,' dismissing Kelly's military background.
Kelly emphasized his long-standing commitment to serving the United States and defended his record by stating, 'standing with our allies and standing up for democracy is in the best interest of the United States.'
He mentioned selling his Tesla after Musk's initial accusation and criticized Musk for being supportive of Russia, stating that Musk has not thought seriously about the issue.

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Dem Sen. Mark Kelly fires back after Musk stands by 'traitor' accusation

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