Elon Musk at DOGE: The boss or just Trump's advisor? White House sets the record straight
- Posted on February 19, 2025
- By Business News Today
- 8 Views

Elon Musk at DOGE: The boss or just Trump's advisor? White House sets the record straight

Elon Musk is declared a senior advisor to President Trump, not an official government employee, as the Trump administration faces lawsuits alleging Musk's excessive power. The White House clarifies his role amid ongoing federal agency layoffs, and Musk's call to eliminate entire agencies fuels the controversy. Judge Tanya Chutkan challenges the administration's claims of Musk's limited authority.