US Lawmakers Warn of Potential Chinese Influence on Trump Through Elon Musk

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US lawmakers warn that China could use Musk to influence Trump - West Hawaii Today

The Republican and Democratic leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives’ select committee on China warned on Tuesday that Beijing may try to exert leverage with Elon Musk in a bid to win more favorable U.S. policies, and Washington must counter any such effort.

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US lawmakers warn that China could use Musk to influence Trump

The Republican and Democratic leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives' select committee on China warned on Tuesday that Beijing may try to exert leverage with Elon Musk in a bid to win favorable U.S. policies, and that Washington must counter any such effort.

U.S. lawmakers warn that China could use Musk to influence Trump

The U.S. House of Representatives' select committee on China warned that Beijing may try to exert leverage with Musk in a bid to win favorable policies.

US lawmakers warn China could use Musk to influence Trump

Mr Musk for years has had contact with senior Chinese officials, including President Xi Jinping.