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Does the amount of foreign founders and funders make a difference here? I imagine it’s grown.

• kevin_thibedeau 4y ago
  They let a South African keep his security clearance after breaking federal law so no big deal if there isn't Chinese entanglement.
  • stametseater 4y ago
    Said "South African" is a naturalized American citizen, which should be 'American enough' for anybody. His business dealings with the communist Chinese are a bit more concerning. Edit for response: > why did you put quotes around american enough Because in my view you're either an American citizen or you're not. I think it's offensive to speak of being American being a matter of degree. Insinuating that Elon Musk is less of an American than anybody else with an American citizenship is simply offensive.
    • tobylane 4y ago
      Musk also has citizenship of Canada and South Africa. It does matter in security clearances, but I don’t know how firm that rule is.
      • kevin_thibedeau 4y ago
        Usually they force dual citizens to renounce their other citizenships. I had a coworker who was sidelined for over a year waiting for the paperwork to go through before he could proceed with the SF86. Presumably VIPs get special treatment on that too.
    • gobengo 4y ago
      why did you put quotes around american enough
  • bogantech 4y ago
    Or maybe the reason he still has clearance is because the federal crimes are totally made up & in your head