CurrentReport Blog President Donald Trump has announced plans to retain the services of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a special task unit spearheaded by tech billionaire Elon Musk, aimed at optimizing federal operations through technology and innovation.
The announcement came during a cabinet meeting held Thursday at the White House, attended by key figures including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, department secretaries, and Elon Musk, who serves as a special government employee and head of DOGE.
President Trump praised the department’s performance and Musk’s leadership, describing DOGE’s work as transformative for government processes.
“Your people are fantastic, hopefully, they’ll stay around for the long haul,” Trump said. “We’d like to keep as many as we can. They’re great, smart, sharp, finding things that nobody thought of, and very computer savvy.”
The Department of Government Efficiency, which operates as a hybrid public-private initiative, has reportedly introduced several innovative tech-driven reforms across federal agencies, focusing on streamlining bureaucracy, reducing waste, and modernizing legacy systems.
Musk, whose presence signals a unique tech-government collaboration, has yet to issue a formal statement, but sources close to the department indicate ongoing discussions around long-term strategic plans and expanded scope for DOGE.
Trump’s endorsement suggests the administration is increasingly leaning on technology experts to revamp outdated systems and bring a private-sector edge to public service.
