WASHINGTON − As reported by the New York Times on Tuesday, Elon Musk and his company SpaceX are currently undergoing at least three federal reviews to assess compliance with reporting regulations designed to safeguard national security.

This scrutiny is not a new occurrence for Musk, as the Pentagon has previously raised concerns regarding his security practices.

A notable event in 2018 involved Musk smoking marijuana during a live interview with comedian Joe Rogan, which led to a review of his security clearance by the Pentagon.

Typically, such reviews are initiated when potential violations are revealed, according to Pentagon officials.

(Musk has been appointed by President-elect Donald Trump to lead a commission focused on improving government efficiency and reducing waste.)

The New York Times indicated that these new security investigations were started by the Air Force, the Defense Department’s Inspector General, and the undersecretary of defense for intelligence and security, citing eight sources familiar with SpaceX and related internal documentation.

“Musk and SpaceX have consistently failed to adhere to federal reporting requirements meant to safeguard national security, including neglecting to fully detail meetings with foreign officials,” the newspaper reported.

The Air Force and the undersecretary of defense for intelligence and security directed inquiries to the Defense Department’s Office of Inspector General. This office stated that it could neither confirm nor deny the existence of an active investigation, to maintain confidentiality and protect the integrity of the process.

When approached by a Reuters journalist regarding the security clearance issues and ongoing investigations, SpaceX President and COO Gwynne Shotwell chose not to comment.

Musk did not provide an immediate response to the request for his feedback.

According to the New York Times, concerns about security led the Air Force to deny Musk high-level access, with international allies like Israel raising alarms about potential leaks of sensitive information from the billionaire CEO.

Recently, two Democratic senators, Jeanne Shaheen and Jack Reed, urged an investigation by the Pentagon and law enforcement regarding Musk’s alleged multiple conversations with Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin, citing national security risks.

Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall acknowledged these concerns last week, though he stated that he was unable to comment on individual security clearances.