New Delhi, April 6 -- Some members of Billionaire Elon Musk's personal security team were granted federal agent status last year, despite many reportedly not meeting the usual training and experience standards, NBC reported Monday (local time), citing government emails.

The recently disclosed government emails have revealed how the US Marshals Service handled Musk's security team during his five-month role in US President Donald Trump's second administration. According to the documents, in February 2025, the agency authorised a White House request to deputise Musk's bodyguards, allowing them to carry weapons in certain federal buildings and to continue providing him protection.

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