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Warren and Lawmakers Challenge Trump's Crypto Czar's Ethics Compliance

9/18/2025

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Senator Elizabeth Warren and Democratic lawmakers questioned David Sacks, Trump's crypto and AI czar, for exceeding his 130-day limit as a Special Government Employee (SGE).
Appointed in December 2024, Sacks reportedly served 167 days by September 17, 2025.
Concerns arise over potential ethics violations linked to Sacks' financial ties to regulated industries.
He divested over $200 million in digital assets before his appointment and received ethics waivers for investments.
Lawmakers seek clarification on Sacks' compliance with SGE rules; the White House has not responded.

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Senator Elizabeth Warren and Democratic lawmakers questioned David Sacks, Trump's crypto and AI czar, for exceeding his 130-day limit as a Special Government Employee (SGE).
Appointed in December 2024, Sacks reportedly served 167 days by September 17, 2025.
Concerns arise over potential ethics violations linked to Sacks' financial ties to regulated industries.
He divested over $200 million in digital assets before his appointment and received ethics waivers for investments.
Lawmakers seek clarification on Sacks' compliance with SGE rules; the White House has not responded.