The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was created by President Trump to cut government spending. Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur, was initially reported to be leading the department. However, recent statements from the White House have created confusion about Musk's actual role. - President Trump has stated that Elon Musk is in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). - The White House claims that Elon Musk is not the administrator of DOGE, but rather an advisor to President Trump. - A White House court filing states that Musk is not an employee of DOGE and has no authority to make decisions. - The contradictory statements have raised questions about who is actually running DOGE and the legality of Musk's authority. - Layoffs of federal workers are occurring under the DOGE initiative, adding to the controversy surrounding Musk's role.