Trump Appoints Mark Paoletta as General Counsel of OMB

Paoletta will collaborate with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s DOGE initiative to streamline government operations and cut wasteful spending.

Mark Paoletta, a veteran conservative lawyer, will return as general counsel of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in Donald Trump’s second administration.
Paoletta previously served in this role during Trump’s first term, where he helped secure funding for the border wall and reduced government spending deemed 'woke' or 'weaponized.'
The OMB, one of the most influential federal agencies, oversees federal spending, regulatory changes, and the president’s budget proposals.
Paoletta will work closely with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, to implement reforms aimed at reducing bureaucracy and inefficiency.
Trump’s pick underscores his commitment to advancing his MAGA agenda by appointing experienced allies to key positions in his administration.