Biden’s spies tracked Musk’s foreign guests – WSJ

USA: US federal agencies investigated foreign nationals visiting Elon Musk’s properties during the administration of former President Joe Biden, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

The investigation, conducted by the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice from 2022 to 2023, reportedly did not result in any charges. They focused on individuals from Eastern Europe and other regions “who might have been trying to influence” Musk, the outlet said.

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The tech tycoon has access to classified US information through his companies’ government contracts but was reportedly not granted clearance for some of the most sensitive secrets tied to SpaceX. In 2022, he stepped into national politics by acquiring Twitter – now known as X – whose management he accused of suppressing conservative viewpoints on the platform.

In 2024, Musk used his wealth and clout to support Donald Trump’s bid to reclaim the presidency. Until recently, he served as a special member of the Trump administration with a mandate to reduce government waste. Their alliance appeared to unravel last week after they exchanged insults online over a crucial