The White House is not committing on exactly how much longer Elon Musk will remain formally in the White House — a reality that reflects the fluid nature of his role as a special government employee, and ultimately the whims of President Donald Trump.
“No decision has been made,” a White House official said of Musk’s future or potential exit. The president, the official said, “supports the work that Musk has done.”
Under federal guidelines, a “special government employee” is someone who serves in the executive branch for no more than 130 days within a 365-day period — and is able to skirt ethics rules that apply to typical federal employees.