Musk, special government employee

The White House says Elon Musk is a "special government employee." Here's what that means.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said that Tesla CEO Musk is categorized as a special government employee.
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Treasury Dept. gives Elon Musk's team access to federal payment system: Sources
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