US businessman Elon Musk, with whom US President Trump had a close relationship during the election campaign, has been appointed to the White House. It was reported that Musk has an office in the White House and an official e-mail address, and it was stated that Elon Musk is a ‘special government employee’.
The White House reported that businessman Elon Musk serves as a ‘special government employee’ for US President Donald Trump.
An official from the White House, in his assessment of the new US government, shared the information that Musk acts as a “special government employee” under Trump and has an official e-mail address and office in the White House complex.
Stating that Musk is unlikely to file a public financial disclosure report under federal guidelines, the official emphasized that the businessman, who owns huge investments such as space company Space X, social media platform X and electric vehicle Tesla, does not receive a salary from his work for the White House.
The official did not elaborate, other than to say that Musk complied with the law.
In the US, special government employees are usually appointed to their positions within 130 days of the formation of a new government.
US President Donald Trump said yesterday about Musk on his return from a weekend vacation in Florida, quot;I think Elon is doing a good job. He is a great cost reducer.quot; had used his statements.
On the other hand, Democratic members of the US Congress shared their concerns that Musk was consolidating his power in the federal government without accountability and potentially acting against the law.
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