Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) spent about $4.8 million on Elon Musk‘s security in 2025, up from $2.8 million a year earlier, according to its Thursday Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
Rising Executive Security Costs Reflect Broader Threat Concerns
Security spending for Elon Musk, who is also CEO of SpaceX and xAI, more than doubled through February, rising to $1.3 million from $500,000 during the same period a year earlier.
These figures do not represent the total cost of Musk’s security, as his other companies also contribute to managing the risks associated with his high profile.
Last year, responding to a post, Musk said on X that he “definitely need[s] to enhance security.”
The rise comes as companies face increased security concerns for top executives. In …
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