What is Elon Musk's official role in the Trump administration?

While initially assumed to be the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), Elon Musk is actually working as a special government employee serving as a senior adviser to President Trump. This was clarified in a court filing and acknowledged by Caroline Levitt, who explained that Musk is not the official administrator of Doge. According to White House statements, Musk's involvement centers on making recommendations that are then executed by department secretaries and agency heads. This arrangement creates a unique power dynamic where Musk influences policy without formal administrative authority.