Network of the Department of Government Efficiency
Individuals leading Elon Musk's DOGE across various federal government agencies
The network of the Department of Government Efficiency consists of affiliates and allies associated with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the second presidency of Donald Trump. DOGE personnel entered or joined various federal agencies with the stated purpose of modernizing information technology, maximizing productivity, and cutting excess regulations and spending within the federal government. They took control of information systems to facilitate mass layoffs. DOGE actions have met with various responses, including lawsuits.
Though the identities of DOGE personnel have not been officially disclosed, investigative journalists have reported that its staff included young programmers without government experience. Roughly 40 affiliates are tied to Musk; others come from Silicon Valley, the Trump administration, and the conservative legal movement. In July 2025, ProPublica tracked down more than 100 DOGE staffers, of whom at least 23 made staffing cuts to agencies that regulated industries in which they had previously worked.
DOGE's structure has not been published. While Amy Gleason was named acting administrator and Steve Davis reportedly managed daily operations, Trump said in February 2025 that Musk was "in charge" of it. In March 2025, a court declared Musk to be DOGE's de facto leader.
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