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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Io Dodds

Elon Musk’s private security deputized as US Marshals while at DOGE despite missing experience requirements

Private bodyguards for Elon Musk were deputized as federal agents in February last year despite not meeting the minimum requirements for training and experience, new documents show.

In internal emails seen by The Independent, senior U.S. Marshals Service official Rich Kelly agreed to exempt members of Musk's security detail from the usual rules while the Tesla and SpaceX CEO was serving as head of DOGE.

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