Musk's Coup at the Treasury Has Been Ruled Illegal. Will That Stop Him?
Briefly

Following Donald Trump's electoral victory, Elon Musk advocated for cutting government spending through the newly formed 'department of government efficiency' (DOGE). This initiative was formally launched on Inauguration Day when an executive order transitioned the U.S. Digital Service into the U.S. DOGE Service, designed to enhance productivity and modernize technology across federal departments. While Musk operates DOGE with considerable influence, legal challenges question his authority and designation as a government administrator, as he operates primarily as a part-time consultant. Despite this, Musk's maneuvers suggest he wields substantial power over federal operations, disregarding established legal constraints.
After President Trump's election, Elon Musk proposed a 'department of government efficiency,' leveraging it to dramatically reshape federal operations and spending.
The executive order for the U.S. DOGE Service suggests a paradigm shift in how federal technology and efficiency are managed, although its official authority remains questionable.
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