Concerns over Elon Musk's Safety

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【Summary】Elon Musk's father, Errol Musk, expressed concerns that his son could be assassinated following a critical article in The New Yorker about Elon's influence on government decisions. Pentagon officials raised concerns about Elon's attitude towards Vladimir Putin and highlighted the importance of SpaceX's Starlink satellites in the war in Ukraine. Errol Musk called the article a "hit job" and referred to it as an "opening salvo" by a "shadow government.

FutureCar Staff Sep 04, 2023 4:16 PM PT

Elon Musk's father, Errol Musk, expressed his concerns about the possibility of his billionaire son being assassinated in an interview with The U.S. Sun. He criticized a recent article in The New Yorker, describing it as "a hit job." The 77-year-old also voiced his worries about the influence Elon Musk has on government decisions regarding the war in Ukraine.

According to Pentagon officials cited in The New Yorker article, Elon Musk was treated like an "unelected official" and raised concerns about his attitude toward Vladimir Putin. The report also highlighted the significant role played by SpaceX's Starlink satellites in the war in Ukraine. Errol Musk referred to the article as "the artillery-like softening up of the enemy before the actual attack."

When asked if he feared the "shadow government" could assassinate his son, Errol Musk replied affirmatively. It is worth noting that Elon Musk has previously spoken about his security concerns, including his private jet being tracked. He has even joked about the possibility of dying under mysterious circumstances.

Despite the strained relationship between Elon Musk and his father, with Elon Musk having referred to him as a "terrible human being," Errol Musk's concerns about his son's safety are evident. The SpaceX CEO has taken measures to ensure his security, such as having bodyguards accompany him at the company headquarters and requesting a bathroom to be built next to his office.

During a controversy in December, Elon Musk accused journalists of wanting to harm him after his private jet was tracked. He temporarily barred journalists who shared links to the @ElonJet account on Twitter, previously known as X. It is worth noting that Elon Musk has not yet responded to a request for comment from Insider.

Overall, Errol Musk's fears about Elon Musk being assassinated, as well as his criticisms of The New Yorker article, highlight the ongoing concerns surrounding the billionaire's security and the influence he wields in various spheres.