Elon Musk, is a “special government employee”; takes no salary, has email address and … in the White House

The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Musk has a government email address and office space in the White House complex. While Musk does not receive a paycheck for his work, his status raises questions about how federal ethics and financial disclosure rules apply, given his billions of dollars in federal contracts through SpaceX.

Elon Musk is officially working for President Donald Trump as a “special government employee,” a White House official confirmed Monday, solidifying his role in the administration while sidestepping some standard federal disclosure rules.