Elon Musk is a ‘special government employee’, White House confirms

Elon Musk (Kevin Lamarque/AP)

Elon Musk is working for Donald Trump as a “special government employee”, according to a White House official, solidifying his role in the administration but sidestepping some disclosure rules that are typical for federal workers.

The source said Mr Musk has a government email address and office space in the White House complex.