Musk said in a Thursday public appearance his security detail should potentially be bigger and that he was “open to ideas” on improving his security.

The US Marshals Service has deputized members of Elon Musk’s private security detail, giving them certain rights and protections of federal law enforcement agents, three law enforcement officials familiar with the matter told CNN.

Elon Musk's private security detail was reportedly deputized by the U.S. Marshals Service, giving it extra rights while on federal property while he performs work for the Department of Government Efficiency.

Members of Elon Musk’s private security detail have been deputized by the U.S. Marshals Service, according to CNN. Three law enforcement officials who spoke to the outlet said Musk’s security now enjoys certain rights and protections of federal agents.

The US Marshals Service has deputized members of Elon Musk's security detail—an unusual move that affords the private force some of the rights that usually apply only to federal law enforcement agents.