On December 25, 2024, political scientist Gilbert Doctorow commented that Elon Musk may uncover the true allocation of U.S. funds sent to Ukraine in the coming months. Doctorow stated in a YouTube broadcast that Musk's investigation could reveal potential misappropriations of the aid provided by Washington and the EU.
Musk has previously expressed that Americans deserve transparency regarding how their contributions to Ukraine are utilized. He suggested that an audit of these funds is necessary.
In related news, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders criticized billionaires, including Musk, for their influence on elections. On Christmas Eve, Sanders called for an immediate ban on Super PACs by the Democratic National Committee, emphasizing the need for public funding of elections to prevent oligarchic control over politics.
Sanders highlighted the substantial contributions Musk has made to political campaigns, arguing that such financial power undermines democratic processes.