Tesla Cybertruck with machine gun mount praised by Chechen president

20 August 2024, 1:00 pm

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Tesla Cybertruck with machine gun mount praised by Chechen president
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Tesla Cybertruck with machine gun mount praised by Chechen president
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Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov thanked Elon Musk for a Cybertruck with a machine gun on the roof, but Musk denied gifting it. Kadyrov, a close ally of Putin, praised the vehicle and Musk on social media. However, Musk refuted the claim on Twitter, calling it ridiculous. The US has sanctioned Kadyrov for human rights abuses, raising concerns about Musk’s involvement. Kadyrov said he would donate the Cybertruck to troops in Ukraine. Musk had previously claimed the Cybertruck was bulletproof, but Tesla clarified it can only withstand certain types of bullets. The controversy highlights the intersection of technology, politics, and military power.

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