Deputized: Elon Musk’s Body Guards Get Badges

The U.S. Marshals Service just deputized his private security team.

Now they’ve got authority.

Musk’s crew can now flex like law enforcement.

Death threats are up.

Guess that comes with the territory when you cut the Deep State off from billions of dollars.

Liberal critics are screaming “private army!” Because of course they are.

CBS News reports:

Members of Elon Musk’s private security detail have been deputized by the U.S. Marshals Service, granting them certain rights and protections of federal law enforcement agents, four sources familiar with the move confirmed to CBS News Thursday.

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The move comes after several people within Musk’s orbit relayed a heightened concern about safety for the tech billionaire, including several death threats in recent weeks.

The Tesla CEO turned Trump adviser referenced that concern while on stage at a conservative gathering outside Washington, D.C., on Thursday.

“President Bukele from El Salvador, who managed to put in prison like a hundred thousand murderous thugs, and he called me,” Musk recounted to activists gathered at the Conservative Political Action Conference. “‘I am worried about your security,'” he said the Central American leader told him. “I’m like, ‘Dude, you are worried about my security?'”

“It’s not enormous,” Musk added of his security detail. “Maybe it should be bigger.”

Musk was tapped by President Trump to head the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. Since Mr. Trump took office last month Musk’s team has gone about slashing thousands of federal positions across numerous agencies. DOGE has also stoked controversy by seeking access to sensitive government data.

BREAKING: Members of Elon Musk’s private security detail have been deputized by the U.S. Marshals Service, giving them certain rights and protections of federal law enforcement agents, according to CNN.

The best news I’ve heard all week!

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