White House calls Musk 'special government employee'

Musk's role as ‘special government employee’ raises ethics questions
The SpaceX founder and CEO's moves across federal agencies break with tradition and could result in legal action.
The White House says Elon Musk is a "special government employee." Here's what that means.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said that Tesla CEO Musk is categorized as a special government employee.
Elon Musk is a ‘special government employee.’ What does that mean?
The SGE designation, which has come under scrutiny under Democrats as well, exempts short-term federal employees from certain disclosure rules.
Elon Musk shielded by ethics loophole as Trump ‘special government employee’
Musk's status as a special government employee gives him protection from typical ethics disclosures that other Trump administration members must fill out.
The Elon Musk Act aims to ban ‘special government employees’ from having federal contracts
U.S. Democratic Representative Mark Pocan plans to introduce a bill designed to ban “special government employees” like Elon Musk from having federal
Trump makes Musk, the world's richest man, a 'special government employee'
Elon Musk, who has moved swiftly to shrink the size of the U.S. government at President Donald Trump's behest, is now considered a "special government employee," the White House said on Monday.
Trump makes DOGE head Elon Musk a 'special government employee' amid accusations of a takeover
President Trump made Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency, a 'special government employee' at the White House. Here's what that means.
What Is Elon Musk's Role, Exactly? White House Calls Him 'Special Government Employee'—Here’s What That Means
Elon Musk will work under President Donald Trump as a “special government employee,” designating Musk as an unpaid employee of the federal government with fewer restrictions than full-time employees,
Elon Musk is serving as a ‘special government employee,’ White House says
Elon Musk is officially serving under President Donald Trump as a special government employee, according to a White House official.
Elon Musk serving as 'special government employee' – what does that mean?
Elon Musk has been named as a "special government employee" while overseeing DOGE, according to the White House.
Elon Musk is now a ‘special government employee’
The Sidebar panel discusses Elon Musk's new role as a “special government employee.” The Trump White House press secretary's ...
White House says Elon Musk is a ‘special government employee’
Elon Musk is making major moves to reshape the federal government and President Donald Trump is standing behind his ...