What is the difference between how Elon Musk's role is presented publicly versus in legal proceedings?

There appears to be a stark distinction between how Elon Musk's advisory role is portrayed in public statements versus what is being stated in court documents. Recent court filings indicate that Musk's position as senior advisor regarding the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) is purely advisory rather than administrative, contradicting the public perception of his influence within the Trump administration. This pattern of presenting different narratives in public forums versus legal settings is described as 'somewhat familiar to those who've watched Donald Trump for many years.' The discrepancy has become particularly relevant amid a lawsuit by state attorneys general questioning the constitutionality of Musk's involvement in governmental decisions, especially regarding federal workforce reductions.