In a significant clarification of roles within the Trump administration’s cost-cutting initiative, the White House has confirmed that Amy Gleason is the official acting administrator of DOGE - the Department of Government Efficiency.
This marks the first time the administration has publicly identified who is overseeing the team of advisors and associates linked to Elon Musk, who has previously been assumed to be at the helm.
According to a confirmation provided to TechCrunch, Amy Gleason now heads DOGE, reporting directly to White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. Gleason, whose background includes roles as a senior advisor at the U.S. Digital Service and chief product officer at Russell Street Ventures, began her current role in January 2025.
The establishment of DOGE came as part of an executive order signed by President Trump on January 20, 2025, which rebranded the U.S. Digital Service and appointed teams of "special government employees" across federal agencies. Although Elon Musk has been a prominent public figure associated with the initiative, the White House previously noted that he was not the official head of DOGE. Instead, Musk is described as a senior advisor to the president and a White House employee who plays a significant role in the project’s development.
The move comes amid broader concerns about the extensive access Musk’s associates have gained to government systems and sensitive data. With Amy Gleason now confirmed as the acting administrator, questions remain about the future direction of DOGE and how its operations will align with ongoing efforts to streamline federal operations.
A White House spokesperson did not elaborate further on the decision, and Gleason’s appointment signals a new chapter for the administration’s cost-cutting team as it continues to navigate the complex landscape of government efficiency.
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