Trump Makes Elon Musk’s DOG Efficiency Official With Executive Order, Despite Being Sued Over It
Moments after his iconic and highly anticipated inauguration, “crypto president” Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders, and according to a Reuters report, Elon Musk’s Office of Government Efficiency (DOG E) was one of those orders.
Elon shared last year that the department’s goals include cutting three-quarters of federal jobs and eliminating entire agencies, all while aiming for at least $2 trillion annually. But Trump’s executive order was met with immediate lawsuits and fierce criticism from watchdogs, unions, and public interest groups alike.
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— DOG Efficiency (@DOGE) January 21, 2025
Keep in mind that technically, the DOG Efficiency has no official power to enforce its recommendations. “To restore the competence and effectiveness of our federal government, my administration will establish the all-new Office of Government Efficiency,” Trump declared during his inauguration speech.
D.O.G.E. Faces Legal Storm
Among the first to file a lawsuit was the National Security Counselors, a legal advocacy group. They claim the committee violates the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, which requires advisory groups to operate transparently.
The lawsuits also accuse D.O.G.E. of having an unclear legal structure, with Public Citizen, another watchdog, demanding more details about how the group will actually operate.