Russia Offers Political Asylum to Elon Musk Amid Feud With Trump

In a dramatic twist to the ongoing political fallout between Elon Musk and former U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian officials have offered the tech billionaire political asylum — a move that blends geopolitical irony with growing international interest in Musk’s high-profile clashes.

Kremlin Offers a Lifeline — With a Hint of Sarcasm

Top Russian political figures, including Dmitry Medvedev and former space agency head Dmitry Rogozin, extended public offers of asylum and mediation to Musk. The offers, made via the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), appear both strategic and mocking in tone. Rogozin went so far as to invite Musk to join a pro-Russian military unit, while Medvedev offered to mediate between the feuding American mogul and ex-president.

These messages follow comments from Kremlin-affiliated financier Kirill Dmitriev, who ridiculed the situation as Musk’s business empire faces political pressure in the United States.

Trump Allies Call for Deportation, Company Seizure

The drama stems from a growing rift between Musk and Trump, particularly after Musk publicly criticized a Trump-backed spending bill. In retaliation, Trump’s allies, including former chief strategist Steve Bannon, launched attacks on Musk’s immigration status — falsely labeling him an “illegal alien” — and called for his deportation and the nationalization of SpaceX.

The feud has spilled over into Wall Street, with Tesla reportedly losing over $150 billion in market value in the wake of these developments.

Musk Silent, Russia Sees Opportunity

Elon Musk has not responded directly to the offers from Russian officials. While he has previously condemned Russia’s actions in Ukraine — even challenging President Vladimir Putin to single combat in 2022 — reports suggest a more complicated relationship. Musk has been accused of holding private talks with the Kremlin, though Russian officials deny any regular contact.

His controversial move to restrict Starlink satellite services near Russian-occupied Crimea also drew sharp international criticism, though it reportedly won praise from President Putin.

Historical Echoes

Russia’s move to offer Musk asylum evokes past cases like Edward Snowden and Wirecard executive Jan Marsalek, both of whom found refuge or cooperation in Russia after clashing with Western governments.

While the asylum offer may not be serious in intent, it signals a clear attempt by Moscow to exploit tensions within the U.S. political and tech elite — and perhaps to pull a symbolic victory from the West’s internal divisions.