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- Elon Musk, SpaceX reportedly under federal review for undisclosed meetings with foreign leaders (engadget.com)
Elon Musk and SpaceX are facing scrutiny from three US military departments for allegedly violating reporting protocols.
The investigations center on Musk’s failure to disclose meetings with foreign leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Musk has been denied high-level security access due to concerns about potential security risks.
SpaceX employees have expressed concerns about Musk’s handling of sensitive data, given his open posting about meetings on his Twitter account.
Musk is required to report details of his personal life and travel habits to the Defense Department, but some employees allege that he and SpaceX have failed to meet these requirements since 2021.
Sources claim that Musk has not provided full itineraries or reports on his personal and prescription drug use during the vetting process.
Concerns about Musk’s security clearances have also been raised by nine other countries, including European and Middle Eastern nations.
Employees have expressed fear of losing their jobs for reporting concerns about Musk’s lax vetting requirements.