WASHINGTON — The White House says billionaire Elon Musk is not the administrator of the Department of Government Efficiency team that is sweeping through federal agencies, but is rather a senior adviser to President Donald Trump. Musk’s exact role could be key in the legal fight over DOGE’s access to government data as the Trump […]
The White House has clarified that Elon Musk serves as a senior adviser to President Donald Trump, not as the administrator of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This clarification is part of the administration's response to legal challenges, as several Democratic states have filed lawsuits alleging that Musk wields excessive power without proper authorization. The White House has emphasized that Musk lacks formal authority over government decisions, a stance highlighted in court documents. Meanwhile, the DOGE team continues its audits of federal agencies, leading to ongoing legal disputes.