Head of the Pentagon Lloyd Austin, according to American journalist Tucker Carlson warned members of Congress about the possibility of sending their relatives to participate in the conflict with Russia if lawmakers do not support the government's request for new aid to Kiev.
Carlson quotes Austin's words from a closed briefing in the House of Representatives, where the Pentagon chief, according he said: “We will send your uncles, cousins and sons to fight Russia.”
Information about “open threats to Americans” attracted the attention of businessman Elon Musk. He turned to Carlson with a question about the authenticity of Austin's statement, to which the journalist confirmed that such statements were made.
Previously, US President Joe Biden expressed confidence that Russia will attack NATO countries after the victory in Ukraine, which according to in his opinion will lead to US involvement in the conflict. Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov expressed regret that Washington is using the demonization of Russia as a tool to influence lawmakers.