Yes, Elon Musk will have office space in the White House complex
Yes, Elon Musk will have office space in the White House complex
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Office space set aside for Musk is in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, which is located right next to the White House. The office space set aside for Musk is in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, which is located right next to the White House. This would mean that Musk is likely to continue to have prominent access to President-elect Donald Trump after he takes office once again.
![[Musk’s official role in Trump’s government is still unclear, but DOGE has been given office space near the White House.]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/02/12/SEI234764996.jpg)
The billionaire has reportedly had discussions with the transition team about what level of access he will have to the West Wing in the new administration, but that remains unclear, two individuals briefed on the issue toldThe Times. Those who are allowed to move freely in the West Wing usually need a specific pass to do so.
Musk donated hundreds of millions to aid Trump during the election campaign, and has often been seen with the president-elect since his victory. He has been part of transition meetings and taken part in at least one foreign call. He has also shared his thoughts on staff and cabinet nominees.
While the Department of Government Efficiency is called a department, it’s not an official department authorized by Congress. Members of DOGE are currently working in the Washington D.C. offices of Musk’s company SpaceX. What remains unclear is the size of Musk’s team and what his status will be as he works for the administration.
