DOGE

Organization

An initiative within the Trump administration, associated with Elon Musk, aimed at increasing government efficiency and cutting wasteful spending.


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Summary

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is an initiative of the second Trump administration, officially established by executive order on January 20, 2025, following discussions between Donald Trump and Elon Musk in 2024. Its stated goals are to modernize IT, maximize productivity, and reduce regulations and spending. DOGE has been linked to significant government restructuring, including mass layoffs, the dismantling of agencies, immigration crackdowns, and the copying of sensitive government data. While the White House asserts the lawfulness of DOGE's actions, they have faced opposition, lawsuits, and accusations of a constitutional crisis. Elon Musk's role within DOGE has been ambiguous, with conflicting reports on his leadership authority, though he was announced as a leader in November 2024. Musk announced plans to pivot away from DOGE in May 2025 and subsequently left Washington with key personnel. DOGE claims to have saved $190 billion, but independent analyses and critics suggest substantial costs and revenue losses, with accusations that budget cuts were politically motivated and claims of fraud unsubstantiated. DOGE was also mentioned during a public dispute between Trump and Musk regarding the 'Big Beautiful Bill' (BBB), which Musk criticized for its spending and impact on national debt.

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Extracted Attributes
  • Type

    Government initiative; United States government organization

  • Full Name

    Department of Government Efficiency

  • Criticisms

    Mass layoffs, dismantling agencies, immigration crackdowns, copying sensitive data, constitutional crisis warnings, likened to a coup, misaccounting, budget cuts driven by political ideology, unsubstantiated fraud claims

  • Abbreviation

    DOGE

  • Legal Status

    Supreme Court exempted from disclosure; White House claims lawfulness

  • Administration

    Second Trump administration

  • Current Status

    Unclear; U.S. Digital Service (USDS) now United States DOGE Service Temporary Organization

  • Claimed Savings

    $190 billion (as of 2025-06-29)

  • Stated Objectives

    Modernize information technology, maximize productivity, cut excess regulations and spending

  • Establishment Method

    Executive Order 14158

  • Estimated Costs (Independent Analysis)

    $135 billion

  • Estimated Revenue Loss (IRS Prediction)

    More than $500 billion

Timeline
  • Discussions between Donald Trump and Elon Musk led to the formation of DOGE. (Source: Summary; Wikipedia)

    2024

  • President-elect Donald Trump announced that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy would lead the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). (Source: Web Search Results)

    2024-11-14

  • DOGE was officially established by executive order (Executive Order 14158). (Source: Summary; Wikipedia)

    2025-01-20

  • Elon Musk announced plans to pivot away from DOGE. (Source: Summary; Wikipedia)

    2025-05

  • Elon Musk left Washington along with lieutenant Steve Davis, top adviser Katie Miller, and general counsel James Burnham. (Source: Wikipedia)

    2025-05-30

  • Donald Trump and Elon Musk clashed publicly over the 'Big Beautiful Bill'. (Source: Summary; Related Documents; Wikipedia)

    2025-06-05

  • DOGE claimed to have saved $190 billion. (Source: Summary; Wikipedia)

    2025-06-29

  • The United States DOGE Service Temporary Organization is scheduled to conclude. (Source: Summary; Wikipedia)

    2026-07-04

Department of Government Efficiency

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is an initiative by the second Trump administration within the federal government of the United States. Its stated objective is to modernize information technology, maximize productivity, and cut excess regulations and spending. It emerged from discussions between Donald Trump and Elon Musk in 2024, and was officially established by executive order on January 20, 2025. Members of DOGE have filled influential roles at federal agencies that granted them enough control of information systems to terminate contracts from agencies targeted by Trump's executive orders, with small businesses bearing the brunt of the cuts. DOGE has facilitated mass layoffs and the dismantling of agencies and government funded organizations. It has also assisted with immigration crackdowns and copied sensitive data from government databases. DOGE's status is unclear. Formerly designated as the U.S. Digital Service, USDS now abbreviates United States DOGE Service and comprises the United States DOGE Service Temporary Organization, scheduled to end on July 4, 2026. Musk has said that DOGE is transparent, while the Supreme Court has exempted it from disclosure. DOGE's actions have been met with opposition and lawsuits. Some critics have warned of a constitutional crisis, while others have likened DOGE's actions to a coup. The White House has claimed lawfulness. The role Musk had with DOGE is also unclear. The White House asserted he was senior advisor to the president, denied he was making decisions, and named Amy Gleason as acting administrator. Trump insisted that Musk headed DOGE; Theodore D. Chuang declared him de facto leader, likely needing Senate confirmation under the Appointments Clause. In May, 2025, Musk announced plans to pivot away from DOGE; he was working remotely around that time, after compelling federal employees's return to office. Musk left Washington on May 30, soon after his offboarding, along with lieutenant Steve Davis, top adviser Katie Miller, and general counsel James Burnham. Trump had maintained his support for Musk until they clashed on June 5 over the Big Beautiful Bill. His administration reiterated its pledge to the DOGE objective, and Russell Vought testified that DOGE was being "far more institutionalized". As of June 29, 2025, DOGE has claimed to have saved $190 billion. An independent analysis estimated that DOGE savings will cost $135 billion; the Internal Revenue Service predicted more than $500 billion in revenue loss due to "DOGE-driven" cuts. Journalists found billions of dollars in misaccounting. According to critics, DOGE redefined fraud to target federal employees and programs to build political support; budget experts said DOGE cuts were driven more by political ideology than frugality. Musk, DOGE, and the Trump administration have made multiple claims of having discovered significant fraud, many of which have not held up under scrutiny.

Web Search Results
  • Dogecoin Price, DOGE Price, Live Charts, and Marketcap - Coinbase

    Dogecoin (DOGE) is an open-source, peer-to-peer cryptocurrency that was inspired by the "doge" internet meme featuring a Shiba Inu dog. Created by Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer, Dogecoin launched in December 2013 with the goal of being an approachable alternative to Bitcoin. Unlike Bitcoin, Dogecoin is intentionally abundant, with 10,000 new coins added to its supply approximately every minute and no maximum cap. Dogecoin operates on a decentralized blockchain network, where transactions are [...] Dogecoin (DOGE) was created in 2013 as a lighthearted alternative to traditional cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. The Dogecoin name and Shiba Inu logo are based on a meme. Unlike Bitcoin, which is designed to be scarce, Dogecoin is intentionally abundant — 10,000 new coins are mined every minute and there is no maximum supply.  Official website Buy Dogecoin  Happening now AI generated 9h ago  [...] Dogecoin was created in December 2013 by Billy Markus, a programmer from Oregon, and Jackson Palmer, a marketer from Australia. Their aim was to create a light-hearted, user-friendly cryptocurrency that could appeal to a broader audience beyond Bitcoin enthusiasts. The coin’s logo, featuring a Shiba Inu dog, draws inspiration from the popular "doge" meme, symbolizing its playful and inclusive nature. In 2014, a foundation was formed to provide governance and support for Dogecoin’s development.

  • Dogecoin - Wikipedia

    Dogecoin (/ˈdoʊ(d)ʒkɔɪn/ _DOHJ\-koyn_ or _DOHZH\-koyn_,[\[2\]]( Abbreviation: DOGE; sign: Ð) is a cryptocurrency created by software engineers Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer, who decided to create a payment system as a joke, making fun of the wild speculation in cryptocurrencies at the time.[\[3\]]( It is considered both the first "meme coin", and more specifically the first "dog coin". Despite its satirical nature, some consider it a legitimate investment prospect. Dogecoin features the face [...] Dogecoin is an altcoin[\[c\]]( with a large userbase, and is traded against both fiat currencies and other cryptocurrencies on several reputable cryptocurrency exchanges and retail investment platforms. Trading physical, tangible items in exchange for Dogecoin takes place on online communities such as Reddit and Twitter, where users in such circles frequently share cryptocurrency-related information.[\[5\]]( [...] On November 14, 2024, president-elect Donald Trump announced that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy would lead a new Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE for short, an acronym that shares the name of Dogecoin. The price of Dogecoin spiked soon after.[\[96\]]( See also -------- Shiba Inu (cryptocurrency) "Shiba Inu (cryptocurrency)") References ----------

  • Department of Government Efficiency - Wikipedia

    The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)( is an initiative by the second Trump administration within the federal government of the United States. Its stated objective is to modernize information technology, maximize productivity and efficiency,( and cut wasteful spending.( It emerged from discussions between Donald Trump and Elon Musk in 2024,( and was officially established by Executive Order 14158 on January 20, 2025. [...] The network of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) consists of personnel, allies, and Elon Musk associates appointed during the second presidency of Donald Trump to implement his government efficiency initiative. DOGE's leadership is ambiguous: while Amy Gleason was named Acting Administrator( and Steve Davis "Steve Davis (executive)") reportedly manages daily operations,( Elon Musk (formerly an official special government employee with limited formal authority) has been described by [...] Wikimedia Commons Wikiquote Wikisource Wikidata item Image 4: Page semi-protected From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Initiative of the Trump administration United States government organization "DOGE" redirects here. For the Internet meme, see Doge (meme) "Doge (meme)"). For other uses, see Doge (disambiguation) "Doge (disambiguation)"). Department of Government Efficiency

  • Dogecoin Price: DOGE Live Price Chart, Market Cap & News Today

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  • Dogecoin DOGE (DOGE-USD) Live Price, News, Chart & Price History

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Döge, Kisvárdai járás, Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg vármegye, Észak-Alföld, Alföld és Észak, 4495, Magyarország

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Coordinates: 48.2587979, 22.0684540

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