Summary

The White House confirmed that Elon Musk is working as a “special government employee” under Trump, granting him significant authority to cut federal spending.

Musk has a government email, office space, and access to sensitive Treasury systems. His team abruptly shut down USAID headquarters on Monday.

Musk is consolidating unchecked power, raising legal and ethical concerns, particularly given his federal contracts.

Musk is unpaid and may not be required to disclose financial interests.

  • kn0wmad1c
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    16 hours ago

    I hope Musk is going to his office every day, because how could he possibly work remotely?

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      16 hours ago

      I know you are joking, but he’s literally brought in sofa beds to his offices so he and his young minions can live there while they dismantle the government

      • CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world
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        12 hours ago

        If he’s living there, I wonder if he’s still doing illegal drugs. Would be hilarious to have some DEA agents show up unannounced.