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Elon Musk already held "top secret" security clearance. Because of Space X.

• wrs 2y ago
  Great, and how is that relevant to all the people on this team who aren't Elon Musk?
  • ein0p 2y ago
    The president of the United States can grant, deny or withdraw clearance to anyone he wishes. He can also classify and declassify anything he wishes.
    • wrs 2y ago
      You are restating my original comment. Unless you think the normal security clearance system is “just ask the President what he thinks”. Actually, speaking of that one guy, there are very, very few convicted felons with documented mishandling of classified information who get a security clearance under normal circumstances.
      • ein0p 2y ago
        You're confused. The president of the United States is not just "some guy". He is elected by the citizens of the United States to head the executive branch. Besides, you're assuming two more things: 1. That there has been no vetting (100% false - FBI vetting began in early December) 2. That they have or need access to any information requiring clearance