Elon Musk’s private security detail deputized by U.S. Marshals Service, sources say
Elon Musk’s private security details members have been represented by the U.S. Marshal Services (U.S. Marshal Services), giving them certain rights and protections for federal law enforcement, which are four familiar with the move. Sources confirmed the move to CBS News on Thursday.
The move has attracted high attention to the safety of tech billionaires among several people on Musk’s track, including several death threats in recent weeks.
The Tesla CEO mentioned Trump advisers on stage at a conservative party outside Washington, D.C. on Thursday.
“President Buckley, from the President of El Salvador, managed to be sentenced to jail like a hundred thousand murders, and he called me.” Musk told activists about activists gathered at the conservative political action conference. He said: “‘I’m worried about your safety.'” the Central American leader told him. “I thought, ‘Man, are you worried about my safety?'”
“It’s not big,” Musk added. “Maybe it should be bigger.”
Musk is lightly patted by President Trump head The so-called Ministry of Government Efficiency,or. Musk’s team has been in office since Trump took office last month Already gone Thousands of federal positions have been cut in numerous institutions. The Governor also caused controversy By seeking access Sensitive government data.
Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi forwarded CBS news to Doge’s communications office in a statement late Thursday.
“While we cannot comment on the details of protective action, the Secret Service Agreement strictly prohibits private security services from being armed within the fiscal building, the Eisenhower Executive Office building or the White House,” Guglielmi said in a statement.
The U.S. Marshal Service usually represents the police. During President Trump’s inauguration, 4,000 officials outside Washington, D.C. (among 178 different law enforcement and police agencies) were sworn in and represented by the U.S. sheriff to assist in protecting the national capital.
However, the move by private security personnel who did not swear in to law enforcement officers was considered unorthodox, which attracted the eyebrows of officials familiar with the move.
It is not obvious which authorities Musk’s team will be awarded, but special representatives are usually allowed to carry weapons and make arrests on federal reasons.
CBS News has contacted the White House, the Justice Department and the U.S. Sheriff Service for comment. CNN reported the news for the first time.
It is not clear why the White House has not issued Musk Secret Service protection. The agency can technically assign protection details to anyone who is in Mr. Trump’s executive order. The Secret Service, together with the President, Vice President, and First and Second Family, provided protections for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
The U.S. Marshal is responsible for protecting more than 2,700 current judges and about 30,300 federal prosecutors and court officials, as well as members of the public who visit and work across the country. Among the people it protects, Attorney General Pam Bondi.
