Congress Democrats Challenge Trump Crypto Advisor David Sacks' Special Government Status

President Donald Trump's cryptocurrency advisor David Sacks is operating under a "special government employee" status designed for temporary federal service. Senator Elizabeth Warren and congressional Democrats have questioned whether Sacks has exceeded the legal 130-day annual limit for such positions. In their formal letter, lawmakers demanded documentation of Sacks' service days since Trump's January 20 inauguration, noting that exceeding the limit would violate congressional guidelines. The special status allows Sacks to maintain his position at Craft Ventures while advising the administration. Trump has similarly utilized this temporary employment mechanism for other high-profile appointments including Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Sacks has been leading the administration's pro-crypto initiatives, including recent stablecoin regulation legislation, while overseeing the President's Council of Advisers on Digital Assets.