US Crypto Czar David Sacks Denies Exceeding Job Limit Amid Warren Probe

September 18, 2025

Several lawmakers, including Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Melanie Stansbury, are pressing the White House on whether Crypto Czar David Sacks has exceeded the 130-day cap set for Special Government Employees (SGE), a role designed to be temporary.

Key points:

  • Lawmakers, including Senator Warren and Rep. Stansbury, are questioning whether Crypto Czar David Sacks exceeded the 130-day limit for Special Government Employees.
  • Sacks’ spokesperson says he tracks his SGE days carefully and splits time between Washington and Silicon Valley to remain under the limit.
  • The probe could prompt stricter monitoring, reporting, and transparency rules for temporary government advisors in emerging tech sectors like crypto and AI.

According to a report by CNBC, the lawmakers sent a letter to Sacks demanding a full accounting of his workdays since January, including details on where official duties were performed and which White House officials are overseeing his compliance.

The lawmakers cautioned the Crypto Czar that exceeding the 130-day limit could trigger further ethics issues, especially as the Trump administration advances new crypto legislation and regulatory measures.

A spokesperson for Sacks told CNBC that he meticulously tracks his SGE days to remain within the 130-day limit, which does not require consecutive service. Reports indicate Sacks has been dividing his time between Washington and Silicon Valley to stay under the cap.


Senator Warren and Representative Stansbury contend that exceeding the SGE limits disrupts the balance Congress intended when establishing the category. Their inquiry aligns with prior efforts to strengthen transparency and ethics rules for temporary government advisors. The letter was also signed by Senators Bernie Sanders, Richard Blumenthal, Chris Van Hollen, and Jeff Merkley, as well as Representatives Betty McCollum and Rashida Tlaib.

The Crypto Czar was appointed by President Donald Trump as the White House advisor for crypto and AI, tasked with guiding policy in both sectors. Sacks’ SGE status allows private-sector professionals to serve temporarily in government while operating under relaxed conflict-of-interest rules.

The inquiry into Sacks’ SGE status could have broader implications for how temporary government roles are monitored, particularly in emerging technology sectors like crypto and AI. Lawmakers are scrutinizing whether current rules are sufficient to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure accountability for private-sector professionals serving in government. Depending on the findings, the case could lead to tighter enforcement of SGE limits, more rigorous reporting requirements, and increased transparency around policy advisors’ activities.

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