Musk’s Unchecked Power: A Billionaire Surveilling the US Government
President Trump’s executive order established the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), effectively renaming and reorganizing the US Digital Services. This move, spearheaded by Elon Musk and initially involving Vivek Ramaswamy, grants them significant access to federal data and systems. By circumventing the Federal Advisory Committee Act, DOGE avoids transparency requirements and oversight, unlike a traditional advisory committee. This action repurposes the existing USDS, granting DOGE broad authority to access and reform government technology across numerous agencies.
John Q. Hosedrinker