Elon Musk Faces Secret Service Probe After Controversial Post About Biden and Harris

Musk's since-deleted social media post questioned the lack of assassination attempts on Biden and Harris, drawing criticism and a federal investigation.

• Elon Musk posted on social media questioning why no one has attempted to assassinate President Joe Biden or Vice President Kamala Harris, shortly after a second assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
• Musk deleted the post, calling it 'dumb' and later explained it was meant as a joke, but the Secret Service has launched an investigation.
• The White House condemned Musk's comments as irresponsible and dangerous, emphasizing that violence should never be encouraged or joked about.
• Trump's running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance, made a similar statement, which also drew criticism from the White House for promoting dangerous rhetoric.
• The Secret Service confirmed it is aware of Musk's post and investigates all threats related to its protectees, but has not personally contacted Musk about the matter.

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