White House Crypto Czar David Sacks Denies NYT Conflict Allegations
David Sacks, the White House AI and Crypto Czar, has forcefully rejected a New York Times investigation alleging he Leveraged his government role to benefit personal crypto investments. Legal representatives confirm full compliance with ethics rules, including divestments and disclosures.
Industry leaders rallied behind Sacks, dismissing the claims as unsubstantiated. The November 30 NYT piece—titled 'Silicon Valley’s Man in the WHITE House'—faced immediate pushback, with Sacks calling it a 'hoax' fueled by five reporters chasing debunked theories.