President-Elect Trump Appoints Katie Miller to Musk-Led Government Efficiency Panel

Katie Miller, a seasoned communications professional and wife of Stephen Miller, joins Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy in an effort to cut federal spending and regulations.

Katie Miller, former press secretary for Mike Pence, has been named to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an advisory panel spearheaded by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.
DOGE, described as a non-governmental initiative, aims to reduce federal bureaucracy, eliminate wasteful expenditures, and streamline federal agencies, with proposed cuts ranging from $500 million to $2 trillion annually.
Musk and Ramaswamy have yet to publicly comment on Miller's appointment, despite their central roles in the initiative.
Critics note the overlap between DOGE’s goals and existing government agencies like the Government Accountability Office, raising concerns about its effectiveness and potential conflicts of interest, especially given Musk's extensive federal contracts.
The initiative has targeted entities such as the IRS, Planned Parenthood, and remote federal employees as potential areas for budget cuts, though its recommendations would require congressional approval.