The White House has confirmed that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will continue its operations without any changes, even after Elon Musk’s recent departure. Musk, who had been the public face of DOGE since its creation under President Donald Trump’s executive order, stepped down earlier this week. The agency, which has been focused on reducing government waste and inefficiencies, is expected to continue its work as per the White House’s statement.
A senior official stated that DOGE has already made significant progress in reducing waste, fraud, and abuse within the federal government. The official emphasized that the agency’s mission is deeply embedded in the federal government’s operations and will persist under the new leadership. Musk’s tenure saw an estimated $175 billion in savings through a combination of asset sales, contract cancellations, fraud payment deletions, and other cost-cutting measures, according to the agency’s last updated website in May.
Despite Musk’s departure, the administration is confident that the agency’s core objectives will continue. The official noted that DOGE now operates in nearly every federal department, with a singular focus on cutting waste, fraud, and abuse. The transition to a new phase under President Trump’s second term is seen as just the beginning of DOGE’s efforts, which have already had a substantial impact on government operations. The White House has also highlighted that the agency’s work has only just begun, indicating that more significant changes and savings may be in store for the federal government.
The White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy, Stephen Miller, expressed his support for the agency’s work, stating that the efforts to eliminate waste and corruption are among the most valuable services ever rendered to the government. The agency’s future operations will be directed by the new leadership and will continue the mission of reducing inefficiencies. The official also noted that the agency’s work is far from over and that the impact of DOGE’s efforts will continue to be felt in the years to come. The transition to a new phase marks the start of a new chapter for the agency, which is expected to continue its mission of ensuring efficiency and transparency within the federal government.