US Marshals Service Deputizes Elon Musk's Private Security Amid Rising Death Threats

Members of Elon Musk's private security detail have been deputized by the U.S. Marshals Service, granting them certain rights akin to federal law enforcement agents. This move comes amid rising concerns for Musk's safety, as he has reportedly received an increasing number of death threats since leading the newly established Department of Government Efficiency under President Trump. Musk himself commented on his security situation during a recent Conservative Political Action Conference, expressing that his security detail is 'not enormous' and suggesting it may need to be larger. The deputized members can now carry weapons on federal grounds, and any incidents involving them could legally implicate the Marshals Service. Sources have noted that the scale of Musk's security detail rivals that of the president, reflecting the heightened risks he faces. The decision to grant deputization is part of a broader context of security measures surrounding prominent figures in the current political landscape.