The U.S. Marshals Service waived parts of its own training and experience standards to deputize armed members of Elon Musk's private security team while he was leading the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, according to newly reported government emails.
The released correspondence, unearthed by NBC News, show that the Marshals Service began exploring the deputation request in February 2025 after the White House sought federal credentials for Musk's security team "in light of significant and credible threats" against him while he was deeply involved in efforts to shrink federal agencies. A Feb. 10 email said some members of the detail needed waivers because they fell short of the agency's normal standards.
