A representative for David Sacks, who is overseeing AI and crypto initiatives in the U.S., has dismissed the notion that he may have breached the 130-day work limit set for special government employees following scrutiny from lawmakers.
The spokesman indicated that Sacks’ schedule will be closely monitored to ensure he stays within required limits and is not working continuously. This statement comes in the wake of concerns raised by Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren and other lawmakers regarding whether Sacks has exceeded his allotted days under his short-term federal role.
In a letter signed by Warren, along with four other senators and three congressional members, it was stated, “We are investigating whether the time limit may have been exceeded to serve in a temporary role as a special advisor to the White House AI and Crypto.”
Sacks has been a vocal supporter of the crypto industry, and his appointment in December 2024 generated considerable excitement and speculation about his influence on crypto policy leading up to the 2026 midterm elections.
Lawmakers highlight Sacks’ strong ties to crypto and AI
The group of lawmakers urged that Sacks clarify how many days he has worked since President Trump took office on January 20. As a special government employee, his role is restricted to 130 working days per year.
As of Wednesday, 167 weekdays have elapsed since Trump took office, excluding public holidays. To remain compliant with the 130-day limit, Sacks would need to have taken at least 37 days off during that time.
This limit is designed to mitigate potential conflicts of interest since special government employees often retain private sector jobs while temporarily serving the government. Critics argue that Sacks’ government role could serve his personal interests.
“Through various ventures and holdings, you are heavily invested in crypto and AI firms, potentially wielding significant influence as the country’s ‘crypto and AI emperor.’ The White House has loosened ethical restrictions to permit you to keep investments in the industry you regulate,” the lawmaker commented.
Cointelegraph reached out to David Sacks for a statement but did not receive a response by the time of publication.
Warren’s previous inquiries into Sacks
Earlier this year, Sacks announced that he had sold all his crypto assets prior to Trump’s inauguration. However, Warren has previously challenged these statements. On March 6, she requested that he substantiate his claim of having no digital assets.
In a letter to Sacks, Warren suggested that Trump and “other individuals” could directly benefit from the administration’s digital asset policies. She voiced concerns about possible conflicts of interest and asked him to provide financial disclosures to the Government Ethics Bureau, as well as details regarding his status as a special government employee.
