White House Doge Lead: New Appointment After Musk
- elon Musk's time as a special government employee with DOGE (the Department of Government Efficiency) has concluded, but President Trump suggests Musk will continue to play a role...
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed reporters on Thursday, stating that every member of the president's cabinet, including Trump himself, will lead DOGE. This follows Musk's departure,...
- Leavitt clarified that the entire Cabinet understands the need to cut government waste.
Elon Musk’s DOGE tenure concludes, but the Trump governance doubles down on its commitment to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Every member of the President’s Cabinet, including Trump, will now oversee DOGE’s mission to eliminate waste, fraud, adn abuse. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed this shift,emphasizing the administration’s dedication to fiscal responsibility following Musk’s departure. With Musk returning to his other ventures, DOGE staff and political appointees will continue their work identifying cost-saving measures across all agencies. This pivot signals a renewed push for efficiency within the government. News Directory 3 is monitoring how the administration plans to embed DOGE’s principles into everyday actions. Discover what’s next for DOGE’s initiatives.
Elon Musk’s DOGE Role Shifts; Trump Administration Affirms Commitment
Updated May 30, 2025
elon Musk’s time as a special government employee with DOGE (the Department of Government Efficiency) has concluded, but President Trump suggests Musk will continue to play a role in his administration. The administration is reaffirming its commitment to DOGE’s mission of cutting government waste, fraud, and abuse.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed reporters on Thursday, stating that every member of the president’s cabinet, including Trump himself, will lead DOGE. This follows Musk’s departure, which he marked with a thank you to Trump on X, formerly Twitter, for the chance to reduce wasteful spending.
Leavitt clarified that the entire Cabinet understands the need to cut government waste. Each Cabinet secretary will be committed to that goal within their respective agencies. The administration aims to ensure DOGE’s mission continues seamlessly.
While Musk returns to his business ventures, DOGE staff will continue identifying ways for the federal government to save money and better allocate funds. Political appointees already onboarded at various agencies will continue working with DOGE employees.
“The DOGE leaders are each and every member of the president’s cabinet — and the president himself — who is wholeheartedly committed to cutting waste, fraud and abuse from our government,” Karoline Leavitt said.
what’s next
The Trump administration plans to integrate DOGE’s principles into everyday governmental operations, ensuring a lasting impact on fiscal responsibility. The administration will continue to seek innovative solutions to maximize taxpayer dollars.