Elon Musk designated as a special government employee

Elon Musk has been designated as a special government employee, allowing him to work for both the federal government and his private ventures. This role limits him to 130 days of work per year unless extended by the administration. Musk serves as a senior adviser to President Trump and oversees the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), aimed at reducing waste in government. Daily operations of DOGE are managed by Amy Gleason. The special government employee status has raised questions about potential conflicts of interest. Other notable figures in similar roles include Steve Witkoff and David Sacks, who advise on Middle Eastern peace and technology issues, respectively.