Within 24 hours of his resumption of office, President Trump announced the creation of a new office called the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). According to Elon Musk, who is assigned to spearhead this department, the initiative aims to streamline government operations by cutting federal spending through significant budget reductions and workforce layoffs.

However, a series of dramas began to unfold, starting with Vivek Ramaswamy, the supposedly co-leader of Trump’s and Musk’s DOGE project, stepping down from his position. He announced his intention to withdraw from the role on his X account, which sparked off rumors about a potential fallout between him and the new government. 

The “fallout” rumor was primarily due to an earlier event where Ramaswamy had criticized American culture. Several sources reported that this caused a bit of tension with Musk and others within the initiative.

However, Ramaswamy’s post on X showed him expressing his confidence in Musk's ability to lead the initiative effectively. 

His post reads:

Following this tweet, many pundits believe Ramaswamy left DOGE to focus on a gubernatorial run in Ohio. While he has not detailed his plans, major outlets like CBS News and The New York Times suggest that an announcement is imminent.

As of now, DOGE spokesperson Anna Kelly has officially confirmed Ramaswamy's departure in an interview with the New York Times. She noted that his decision was influenced by the need to remain outside of DOGE due to its structural requirements. 

Aside from Ramaswamy leaving and Musk having to lead the DOGE project alone, the initiative seems to have bigger roadblocks ahead. Shortly after Trump's swearing-in, legal actions poured in from consumer advocacy groups like Public Citizen, challenging the legality of DOGE.

From the details available concerning the case, we know the main claim of the lawsuits is that the initiative violates the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The prosecuting party claims the establishment of the organization was influenced by private individuals and lacked adequate transparency or oversight.

Additionally, the National Security Counselors law firm filed a 30-page lawsuit asserting that Musk’s efficiency panel qualifies as a “federal advisory committee.” They argue it lacks balanced representation and fails to maintain proper records or public access as mandated by law.

However, to Musk fans, this lawsuit didn’t come as a surprise, as Musk himself had anticipated legal challenges against DOGE. Previous posts on X have suggested that political adversaries may employ “lawfare” tactics against him and his initiatives. 

Despite this uncertainty, Trump has promised that DOGE will instigate “dramatic change” within government operations. Reports have it that DOGE has already employed numerous staff members into the new department. These staff are rumored to be operating out of Musk’s SpaceX offices in Washington, D.C., often communicating via encrypted messaging apps. 

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