White House's quiet reminder to Elon Musk: His power isn't unchecked, and he's a staffer who needs to report to Chief of Staff Susie Wiles
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been designated as a ‘special government employee’ under US President Donald Trump while granting him significant authority to implement changes within the federal government through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), reported NBC News.
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According to NBC News, while Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been given considerable latitude to streamline operations and then cut costs, at the same time, there are recent reminders from the White House which indicate that he must still report to White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. US President Donald Trump emphasized on the fact that Tesla CEO Elon Musk's actions require approval from the administration while stating that ‘Elon can’t do and won’t do anything without our approval’.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has gained access to sensitive government databases and the Treasury Department's payment system which has now raised severe concerns among the Democrats and ethics watchdogs about potential conflicts of interest specifically given Elon Musk's business ties with the federal government through SpaceX, asserted NBC News. The ongoing efforts by Tesla CEO Elon Musk and the DOGE have included persuading federal employees to accept buyouts and potentially shutting down agencies like the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
In spite of his influence, there are severe concerns regarding Tesla CEO Elon Musk's lack of formal oversight and the implications of his rapid changes within the government, noted NBC News.
