Executives at SpaceX advised Elon Musk not to pursue higher security clearances due to concerns about his alleged drug use and foreign connections.
Musk holds a 'top secret' clearance but this does not grant him access to sensitive compartmented information related to government projects in SpaceX.
Claims of communication with Russian President Putin and allegations of substance use have raised national security concerns.
The situation highlights the delicate balance between SpaceX's involvement in national security projects and maintaining transparency and accountability.