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Judge Rules Musk Waived Privacy on Security Clearances
10/9/2025
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- The New York Times may access Elon Musk's security clearances under a FOIA request.
- Judge Denise Cote said Musk's public comments about his clearances waived his privacy rights.
- The ruling notes Musk's security status, including known drug use and foreign contacts, given his role with SpaceX and Starlink.
- The Trump administration has until October 17 to propose redactions before release.
