Elon Musk’s Private Security Deputized by U.S. Marshals Service

The move grants Musk's team limited federal law enforcement powers as concerns over his safety grow.

Members of Elon Musk's private security detail have been deputized by the U.S. Marshals Service, granting them certain rights typically reserved for federal law enforcement agents.
The deputation allows Musk's security team to carry weapons on federal property and perform limited law enforcement duties under specific assignments.
Musk, who leads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has reported an increase in death threats linked to his controversial government restructuring efforts.
The use of private security for deputation is considered unusual, with previous examples like Dr. Anthony Fauci involving government-employed security teams.
The deputation is valid for one year and makes the U.S. Marshals Service liable for any incidents involving Musk's security team during this period.