Elon Musk Podcast How much does Elon Musk's security cost?
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Sep 15, 2025 Dive into the intriguing financials behind protecting influential figures like Elon Musk. Explore how Tesla spends $2.4 million on his security and the ethical debates around using shareholder money for such expenses. Discover whether these hefty investments are justified given Musk's significant impact on the business world over the last two decades. The discussion also highlights the broader implications of executive security in corporate governance.
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Security Spending Is Material But Not Extremes
- Tesla reported $2.4 million spent on Elon Musk's personal security in the latest filing.
- That places Musk near the middle compared with other tech CEOs like Zuckerberg and Jassy.
Public Profile Raises Security Stakes
- Tesla argues Musk's global visibility and polarizing presence make him a higher security risk.
- That risk profile explains why the company treats his protection as necessary rather than optional.
Protection Framed As Business Continuity
- Boards justify executive security as necessary for business continuity.
- A security failure that incapacitates a CEO could cost far more than protection does.