Musk’s Security Detail Deputized: Concerns Rise Over Private Force
The US Marshals Service has granted special deputy status to members of Elon Musk’s private security detail, expanding their authority and legal protections. This action, though unusual for private security personnel, allows Musk’s detail enhanced powers, including potentially carrying weapons on federal property, and shifts legal liability to the Marshals Service in case of incidents. The deputization stems from increased security concerns following Musk’s close association with President Trump and a perceived rise in death threats. Similar actions have been taken for other high-profile individuals, such as Dr. Anthony Fauci, but the scale of Musk’s security detail has surprised some observers.
John Q. Hosedrinker