- A former FBI agent claimed that the agency was wary of Musk falling under the Russians’ influence.
- He explained that one of the ways this could happen was by placing agents inside Elon’s inner circle.
- Despite the controversy, it appears that Musk was never formally under investigation by the FBI.
Being one of the world’s richest and most influential figures definitely has its perks. Those private jets and space-bound adventures aren’t going to pay for themselves, after all. But it also puts a target on your back. Elon Musk is, undoubtedly, one such person, no matter what you might think of him, and he is no exception to the rule.
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One actor who is alleged to have tried to gain access to Musk is one of America’s oldest enemies: Russia. Or at least that’s what ex-FBI agent-turned-whistleblower Jonathan Buma alleges. Although the 48-year-old didn’t divulge details on why Musk was targeted by Russian operatives, he firmly believes that it was a real threat.
A Clear And Present Danger
He did say that the way in which Russians tried to get access to Musk was by placing certain individuals, who at the time got influence with him, within his inner circle. “Those efforts were intense and they were ongoing”, he told German broadcaster ZDF and UK news outlet The Guardian. “I can’t go into too much more detail,” he conceded, but did note that Musk himself wasn’t under investigation by the FBI.
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