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Elon Musk is a Special Government Employee: Here's What That Means

Musk's time with the federal government is ticking

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Aaron Parnas
Feb 12, 2025
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On January 20th, the Trump Administration named Elon Musk a “special government employee.” With that designation come special rules and responsibilities. It also comes with a ticking clock for when Musk’s time in government must come to an end. This is a special, mid-day article for paid subscribers that outlines where things stand with Musk and answers all your questions about his special government status.

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