Steve Herman"I am pleased to announce that the Great Elon Musk, working in conjunction with American Patriot Vivek Ramaswamy, will lead the Department of Government Efficiency (“DOGE”)." - President-elect Donald Trump in a statement
It does not appear that a US president can unilaterally create a new government department. This requires congressional authorization to allocate funding and the establishment of the legal framework for the department's responsibilities, scope and oversight.
Jonathan Kamens 86 47@w7voa Whether this is true depends on what you mean by "department." The United States Digital Service, for example, was launched by the Obama Administration with no Congressional authorization: https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/2014/08/11/fact-sheet-improving-and-simplifying-digital-services
@w7voa If this so-called "Department Of Government Efficiency" is similarly located within the Executive Office of the President and uses EOP funding already allocated by Congress, then Trump can in fact get it off the ground without Congressional action.
@w7voa Just saw another article claiming it's not actually going to be a real government agency, it's going to be some sort of outside advisory council. Though honestly I don't think the details are solid enough yet to draw any conclusions.
Ref: https://whdh.com/news/trump-says-musk-ramaswamy-will-form-outside-group-to-advise-white-house-on-government-efficiency/
Ref: https://whdh.com/news/trump-says-musk-ramaswamy-will-form-outside-group-to-advise-white-house-on-government-efficiency/
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