White House says Elon Musk is not in charge of DOGE – legally, anyway

Elon Musk is not the legal administrator in charge of the "Department of Government Efficiency," the White House said in a court filing Monday, and has "no actual or formal authority" to make government decisions.

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Feb 18, 2025 - 08:28
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White House says Elon Musk is not in charge of DOGE – legally, anyway
President Trump is joined by Elon Musk and his son at the Oval Office in the White House in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 11, 2025.

Elon Musk is not the legal administrator in charge of the "Department of Government Efficiency," the White House said in a court filing Monday, and has "no actual or formal authority" to make government decisions.

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