Leadership and Legal Challenges Mount for Trump’s Budget-Cutting Agency DOGE

Amy Gleason’s dual roles at DOGE and HHS, alongside Elon Musk’s ambiguous involvement, face increasing scrutiny amid legal battles over the agency’s operations.

• Amy Gleason, officially named as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), also holds a concurrent role at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), raising concerns about her capacity to lead DOGE effectively.
• In a March 14 affidavit, Gleason asserted that Elon Musk has no direct role in DOGE, despite President Trump previously suggesting Musk was leading the agency.
• The White House’s efforts to distance Musk from DOGE appear aimed at shielding him from legal exposure as lawsuits against the agency escalate.
• A federal judge recently ruled that DOGE’s efforts to shut down USAID likely violated the Constitution, further complicating the agency’s operations and mandate.
• Legal and procedural challenges, including questions about transparency and leadership, continue to hinder DOGE’s mission to cut trillions from the federal budget.

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