David Sacks Denies Breaching 130-Day Federal Service Limit: Details

A spokesperson for U.S. AI and crypto czar David Sacks has rejected claims that he may have exceeded the 130-day service cap for a special government employee (SGE), after a group of lawmakers questioned his compliance with federal rules.

Speaking to CNBC on Wednesday, the spokesperson said Sacks “carefully manages his SGE days to ensure that he stays under the limit,” noting that those days “do not have to be consecutive.” 

The statement follows a letter from Senator Elizabethg Warren and other lawmakers seeking clarity on Sacks’ service record since his appointment in December 2024.

Demand of Clarity on Sacks’ Service Days

The bipartisan letter, signed by Warren, four fellow senators, and three members of Congress, raised concerns that Sacks may have surpassed the annual 130-day threshold allowed for SGEs. These temporary federal appointees often maintain private-sector roles and are restricted in order to limit potential conflicts of interest.

“We are investigating whether you may have exceeded the time limit for serving in your temporary role as the White House’s Special Advisor for AI and Crypto,” the lawmakers wrote. They noted that 167 weekdays—excluding federal holidays—have passed since President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20. To remain within the limit, Sacks would have needed to take at least 37 days off.

Sacks, a prominent Silicon Valley investor and long-time crypto advocate, was appointed amid industry optimism that he could help shape favorable policies before the 2026 midterm elections. Critics argue that his private holdings could create conflicts, given his influence over emerging regulations.

Questions Over Investments and Ethics

The lawmakers highlighted that Sacks continues to hold significant interests through Craft Ventures and other investments, despite a White House waiver of certain ethics restrictions. “Through Craft Ventures and your other holdings, you are deeply invested in the crypto and AI companies that you have the power to impact as the nation’s ‘Crypto and AI Czar,’” the letter said.

Earlier this year, Sacks stated that he had sold all of his cryptocurrency before Trump’s inauguration, but Warren has previously pressed him to provide proof. In a March 6 letter, she asked for detailed financial disclosures to the Office of Government Ethics and warned that Trump and “other private individuals” could personally benefit from executive branch policies on digital assets.

As of publication, Sacks has not publicly responded to the latest inquiry beyond his spokesperson’s comments, leaving open questions about his exact number of service days and the scope of his current investments.