Musk Charges ‘Deep State Traitors’ with Attacking Him
U.S. federal agencies are conducting multiple reviews to determine if Elon Musk adhered to protocols aimed at protecting state secrets. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, is currently under scrutiny by U.S. federal agencies due to possible breaches of security clearance vetting protocols, as reported by the New York Times.
At SpaceX, Musk holds a top-secret security clearance—the highest level provided by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency. This clearance grants him access to highly sensitive classified information, including advanced technology used by the U.S. military, but it mandates that he report aspects of his personal life as part of the “continuous vetting” requirements.
The investigations reportedly stem from allegations that Musk failed to disclose vital information regarding his travel and activities, which include meetings with foreign leaders, according to the New York Times.
Concerns about SpaceX's compliance with reporting protocols have been raised by employees since at least 2021. However, complaints reportedly intensified when Musk publicly endorsed President-elect Donald Trump, and his influence within the upcoming administration appeared to grow.
“Deep state traitors are coming after me, using their paid shills in legacy media. I prefer not to start fights, but I do end them...” Musk commented on X in response to the allegations reported by the NYT.
This year, the Defense Department's Office of Inspector General initiated its review, while investigations by the Air Force and the Pentagon’s Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security have begun as well. The agencies have not confirmed or denied the ongoing reviews and have yet to accuse Musk of revealing classified information.
Last month, Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat from New Hampshire, expressed concerns about Musk's potential inadvertent disclosure of sensitive information. In a letter co-signed with Senator Jack Reed from Rhode Island to the Pentagon Inspector General and the U.S. Attorney General, they referenced a Wall Street Journal article alleging Musk's multiple discussions with Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin in 2022. This article was based on anonymous sources and lacked corroborating evidence.
Musk has responded dismissively to these claims, calling the senators “puppets” and questioning the authorship of the letter. “Who actually wrote this and made those knuckleheads sign it?” he remarked on X.
“There will be consequences for those who pushed foreign interference hoaxes,” he warned last month, pledging to take action against anyone making unfounded accusations. “I’m going to find out who’s making these accusations and nuke them.”
The allegations linking Musk to Russia draw parallels to accusations once made against Donald Trump during his presidency. Those allegations, supported by media reports and inconclusive investigations, were used to challenge his administration but later proved unfounded. The Kremlin has denied claims of Musk's frequent communication with Putin, characterizing them as another element in the U.S. political conflict.
Musk's support for the president-elect has solidified his role as an influential figure in Trump's inner circle. Trump appointed Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new initiative named the Department of Government Efficiency, aimed at reducing government waste and improving federal bureaucracy.
Thomas Evans contributed to this report for TROIB News
At SpaceX, Musk holds a top-secret security clearance—the highest level provided by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency. This clearance grants him access to highly sensitive classified information, including advanced technology used by the U.S. military, but it mandates that he report aspects of his personal life as part of the “continuous vetting” requirements.
The investigations reportedly stem from allegations that Musk failed to disclose vital information regarding his travel and activities, which include meetings with foreign leaders, according to the New York Times.
Concerns about SpaceX's compliance with reporting protocols have been raised by employees since at least 2021. However, complaints reportedly intensified when Musk publicly endorsed President-elect Donald Trump, and his influence within the upcoming administration appeared to grow.
“Deep state traitors are coming after me, using their paid shills in legacy media. I prefer not to start fights, but I do end them...” Musk commented on X in response to the allegations reported by the NYT.
This year, the Defense Department's Office of Inspector General initiated its review, while investigations by the Air Force and the Pentagon’s Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security have begun as well. The agencies have not confirmed or denied the ongoing reviews and have yet to accuse Musk of revealing classified information.
Last month, Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat from New Hampshire, expressed concerns about Musk's potential inadvertent disclosure of sensitive information. In a letter co-signed with Senator Jack Reed from Rhode Island to the Pentagon Inspector General and the U.S. Attorney General, they referenced a Wall Street Journal article alleging Musk's multiple discussions with Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin in 2022. This article was based on anonymous sources and lacked corroborating evidence.
Musk has responded dismissively to these claims, calling the senators “puppets” and questioning the authorship of the letter. “Who actually wrote this and made those knuckleheads sign it?” he remarked on X.
“There will be consequences for those who pushed foreign interference hoaxes,” he warned last month, pledging to take action against anyone making unfounded accusations. “I’m going to find out who’s making these accusations and nuke them.”
The allegations linking Musk to Russia draw parallels to accusations once made against Donald Trump during his presidency. Those allegations, supported by media reports and inconclusive investigations, were used to challenge his administration but later proved unfounded. The Kremlin has denied claims of Musk's frequent communication with Putin, characterizing them as another element in the U.S. political conflict.
Musk's support for the president-elect has solidified his role as an influential figure in Trump's inner circle. Trump appointed Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new initiative named the Department of Government Efficiency, aimed at reducing government waste and improving federal bureaucracy.
Thomas Evans contributed to this report for TROIB News
