David Sacks, special White House adviser on cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence, has come under scrutiny after Senator Elizabeth Warren and several lawmakers questioned whether he exceeded the legal time limit of his temporary government role.
Allegations and Response
Sacks serves as a Special Government Employee (SGE), a role capped at 130 working days per year under federal law to prevent conflicts of interest. Warren and her colleagues sent him a letter noting that since President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 167 working days have passed. To remain within the limit, Sacks would have had to take at least 37 days off.
However, Sacks’ spokesperson stated on Wednesday that he carefully tracks his service days and has not exceeded the limit. He also stressed that these days do not have to be consecutive.
Concerns About Conflicts of Interest
Lawmakers argue that Sacks is deeply invested in crypto and AI companies. Through his venture fund Craft Ventures and other holdings, they claim he has direct financial interests in the very industries he influences as a government adviser.
According to Warren’s letter, the White House waived certain ethical restrictions to allow Sacks to keep these investments during his tenure. This raises concerns that his decisions could be motivated more by personal gain than public service.
Sacks’ Background and Warren’s Criticism
Appointed at the end of 2024, Sacks’ arrival was met with enthusiasm from the crypto industry, which hoped for pragmatic policymaking ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Earlier this year, Sacks claimed he had sold all his crypto holdings before Trump’s inauguration. Warren, however, challenged this claim and on March 6 requested documentation proving he no longer owns digital assets.
In her latest letter, the senator warned that Sacks’ business ties and proximity to Trump may mean that private individuals directly profit from White House digital asset policies.
What Comes Next
Lawmakers are now demanding that Sacks provide full financial disclosures to the Office of Government Ethics and clearly outline his SGE status. His tenure could spark a broader political debate on ethics and transparency at the intersection of technology, business, and government power.
The case of David Sacks highlights how, even as the U.S. seeks a path toward crypto and AI regulation, trust and conflicts of interest remain at the center of the debate.
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