Zincwarrior
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Complete with Federal powers, but they only report to him. What think you USMB?
The U.S. Marshals Service has deputized some of tech billionaire Elon Musk’s private security detail, giving them specific rights and protections of federal law enforcement agents, multiple outlets reported Friday.
Concerns for Musk’s safety have ramped up in recent weeks as the Tesla CEO faces mounting scrutiny over carrying out President Trump’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) efforts at various federal agencies.
DOGE’s work has led to mass layoffs of federal workers, closures of entire independent agencies and access to sensitive information.
The DOJ, White House and Secret Service did not immediately respond to The Hill’s request for comment.
Despite his closeness to the White House, Musk does not have a US Secret Service security detail, limiting his personal detail’s abilities.
With the deputation of some of his security members, they can carry weapons on federal grounds and if an issue occurred with the detail, the Marshals Service could be held legally liable, CNN reported Friday.