
LinkedIn Co-Founder Reid Hoffman Reveals He’s Had to Beef Up His Security After Being Dragged into the Epstein Scandal
In a recent statement, Reid Hoffman, co-founder of professional networking site LinkedIn, has confirmed that he’s had to take extraordinary measures to ensure his safety following a high-profile attack by none other than tech mogul Elon Musk. The controversy stems from Hoffman’s alleged connections to late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, sparked widespread outrage by linking Hoffman to Epstein in a recent tweetstorm. As a result, the LinkedIn co-founder has been forced to adapt his security measures to protect himself and his family.
According to sources close to the matter, Hoffman has hired a team of private security professionals to escort him wherever he goes, ensuring that any potential threats are neutralized before they can pose a danger.
The news comes as a surprise to many in the tech community who were not aware of Hoffman’s ties to Epstein. However, sources have revealed that the LinkedIn co-founder had been introduced to the disgraced financier by mutual acquaintances and had even hosted him at his home on one occasion.
While Musk’s tweetstorm may have sparked the controversy, it’s worth noting that he himself has no shortage of connections to the Epstein scandal. As we previously reported, Trump, the soon-to-be-sworn-in President of the United States, was a neighbor of Epstein’s in Florida and reportedly partied with him on numerous occasions.
As Hoffman faces increased scrutiny over his association with Epstein, it remains unclear how this situation will unfold in the long run. What is certain, however, is that the LinkedIn co-founder must now navigate a very delicate web of reputational risk while also ensuring his personal safety.
In related news, Musk’s decision to target Hoffman has sparked widespread debate within the tech community about the ethics of using social media platforms to smear one’s opponents. The controversy comes at an already tumultuous time for Silicon Valley, where several high-profile executives have been called out for their roles in perpetuating harmful online behaviors.
Source: gizmodo.com