Elon Musk isn't on White House payroll but has an official email:?According to a White House official, Elon Musk, the richest person in the world, is employed by President Donald Trump as a "special government employee," as the news agency AP reported.?
Elon Musk was given a government email address and office space in the White House compound, the official said in an anonymous statement. Leading the Department of Government Efficiency, which Donald Trump has granted considerable authority to restructure the federal government, is Musk, the richest person in the world.?
Additionally, the US Treasury Department's critical payment systems are accessible to Musk's team.Democrats are worried that Musk is accumulating power within the federal government and may be acting illegally and without adequate scrutiny due to this move.
Special government personnel are usually hired for employment that lasts no more than 130 days. The application of standard financial disclosures and ethical guidelines to Musk's position is yet unknown.?
The White House official reassured that Musk was following the law and was exempt from filing a public financial disclosure form, even if he was not getting paid. After spending the weekend in Florida, Trump returned to Washington on Sunday evening, indicating his approval of Musk's efforts.
"I believe Elon is performing admirably. The Republican president claimed that he was a big cost-cutter. Sometimes, we won't follow his wishes since we disagree with them. However, he is doing a fantastic job.?
According to recently released Federal Election Commission (FEC) data, Musk contributed over $290 million to Trump's 2024 presidential campaign against Democratic opponent Kamala Harris.?
Since Musk's company, SpaceX has multibillion-dollar contracts with the government, Democrats have expressed worries about Musk's influence within the federal government and possible conflicts of interest. Musk may be consolidating power without sufficient accountability, according to critics.?
It's still uncertain if Musk can comply with basic ethical guidelines and financial disclosure obligations. According to a White House official, Musk was following the law, although they did not elaborate.
Democrats have expressed concern that Musk's leadership at DOGE may threaten established federal agencies. Additionally, they worry that destroying USAID, as Trump and Musk allegedly intend to do, may lessen American influence internationally and let China take its place.?
There are still concerns over ethics, transparency, and the distribution of authority in federal operations as Musk continues his term as a special government employee. It remains to be seen if Musk's involvement will simplify government operations or exacerbate moral and political issues.??
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