Summary

The White House now claims Elon Musk is not leading DOGE, despite Trump previously stating Musk was in charge of the task force cutting $2 trillion in federal spending.

A court filing says Musk is only a senior adviser without formal decision-making authority. However, Musk’s tweets and Trump’s remarks suggest he has been directing DOGE’s activities.

The revelation raises legal concerns, as lawsuits argue DOGE violates the Appointments Clause by bypassing Senate confirmation.

A federal judge is set to rule on an emergency motion against Musk’s involvement.

  • ehpolitical@lemmy.ca
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    6 days ago

    No, I’ve never had faith in politics… this whole mess just convinces me I’ve been right not to.

    • Nalivai@lemmy.world
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      5 days ago

      This mess is here in big part because you and your fellow children never had faith in politics, and people who do have this faith decided for you.
      You had a chance to prevent it, multiple chances if you’re slightly older, but you threw it away, multiple times.

      • ehpolitical@lemmy.ca
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        5 days ago

        I believe we’re in this mess because you did choose to have faith in politics… in fallible, corruptible people.