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FBI Agent Proposed Investigation into Elon Musk Over DOGE Initiative

An FBI agent proposed a criminal investigation into Elon Musk in February 2025 over concerns related to his DOGE initiative. The proposal, made by then-Special Agent Kevin Gounaud, cited potential misuse of official time and information security violations. The records were released by Senator Chuck Grassley during an oversight hearing, which aimed to highlight perceived bias within the FBI.

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An FBI agent proposed a criminal investigation into Elon Musk in February 2025 over concerns related to his DOGE initiative. The proposal, made by then-Special Agent Kevin Gounaud, cited potential misuse of official time and information security violations. The records were released by Senator Chuck Grassley during an oversight hearing, which aimed to highlight perceived bias within the FBI.

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FBI agent pushed to open criminal investigation into Elon Musk over DOGE

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FBI Agent Proposed Investigation into Elon Musk Over DOGE Initiative