Elon Musk is a special government employee of the U.S. government under President Trump. Although he does not work full-time nor receive a salary, he has a confidential security clearance and access to the Treasury Department’s key payment system. Musk’s role implies that he is not a volunteer, but he is also not a full-time federal employee. The Justice Department states that such employees work 130 days or less per year. Musk’s business success is partially driven by government contracts, and as a special employee, he is covered by the conflict of interest law.
Elon Musk is a special US government officer under Trump.
