Elon Musk is now an official employee of the United States federal government, confirmed by a White House spokesman this Monday. As a special government employee, Musk will provide his expertise without receiving a paycheck. Notably, this designation is reserved for temporary workers, with a maximum service limit of 130 days within a year. Despite his position, Musk's participation avoids the typical ethics and conflict-of-interest rules applicable to regular government employees. Given his background, particularly with Tesla and SpaceX, his involvement could have significant implications, especially considering those companies have benefited from various government contracts. As of recent developments, Musk and his DOGE team have been vocal about their intention to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), further stirring the pot of government reforms during his appointed term.