DOGE & Elon: Trump’s Take & Latest Activity
- Elon Musk will continue to advise the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), despite earlier speculation of a complete departure.
- musk, who sported a "DOGEFATHER" shirt and a DOGE-branded hat at the conference, acknowledged his term as a special government employee was ending but affirmed his commitment to...
- Sources indicate that familiar faces from musk's original DOGE team, including Luke Farritor, Gavin Kliger, Edward Coristine, and Sam Corcos, have recently engaged with various departments, including the...
Elon Musk stays engaged with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as an advisor, according to President Trump.federal employees are witnessing increased DOGE-related activity across several agencies, including the treasury and the FBI. government contracts are under review, possibly leading to cuts in IT and workforce management, sparking concerns about service degradation, as pointed out by News Directory 3. Musk, sporting DOGE-themed attire at a recent conference, reinforced his commitment to advising, while key members of his original team have resurfaced within federal departments, actively recruiting. This signals a concentrated effort to restructure spending and improve efficiency. The focus remains squarely on slashing what DOGE considers unnecessary government spending. Discover what’s next regarding DOGE’s influence.
Musk to Maintain Role in Government Efficiency Efforts
Updated May 30, 2025
Elon Musk will continue to advise the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), despite earlier speculation of a complete departure. President Donald Trump confirmed Musk’s ongoing involvement during a joint press conference Friday, stating that musk will be “back and forth” and that DOGE is “his baby.”
musk, who sported a “DOGEFATHER” shirt and a DOGE-branded hat at the conference, acknowledged his term as a special government employee was ending but affirmed his commitment to providing advice. Meanwhile, federal employees across at least six agencies report an increase in DOGE-style activities within their departments.
Sources indicate that familiar faces from musk’s original DOGE team, including Luke Farritor, Gavin Kliger, Edward Coristine, and Sam Corcos, have recently engaged with various departments, including the Treasury, the Office of Management and budget, and the FBI.Documents also suggest active recruitment efforts by the team.
The push to review and potentially cancel contracts across the government has intensified. Trump acknowledged the ongoing contract reviews during the press conference. Agencies have also reported visits from DOGE representatives at their headquarters.
“I expect to continue to provide advice.I expect to remain a friend and an advisor.”
An IT specialist at the Department of Agriculture (USDA) described the situation as DOGE “digging in like a parasite.” Since DOGE began its work in Washington in late January, the focus has been on cutting what it deems needless government spending. Sources across multiple agencies report increased pressure to slash contracts, notably those related to workforce management and IT.
A tech worker at the Department of the Interior (DOI) stated the goal is “to save money and efficiency in consolidated IT.” the DOI source added, “We are cutting developers, telecom, server admins, call center staff etc. Some things were bloated and could use the cut. Others are going to suffer, and our service to the public is going to be degraded.”
Employees at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its associated agencies have been informed that contracts must now undergo a new Departmental efficiency Review (DER). An email obtained outlines a process where all requisitions and contract approvals are paused until a DER form is submitted and the deputy secretary’s office reviews the funding, flagging potentially expensive or excessive contracts.
What’s next
The coming weeks will reveal the full impact of these contract reviews and DOGE’s continued influence on government efficiency initiatives. Further scrutiny of federal spending and resource allocation is anticipated.