Tesla CEO Elon Musk calls for ‘enhanced’ security after Charlie Kirk’s assassination

Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Elon Musk acknowledged the need for enhanced security, responding to shareholder concerns about his safety. Tesla spent $3.3 million on Musk’s security between January 2024 and February 2025, a figure dwarfed by the security budgets of other tech CEOs like Mark Zuckerberg.