The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is a government entity, established with an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, his first day in office.
Elon Musk was called on by Trump to follow through on DOGE’s mission. The Tesla and SpaceX founder stepped into the role and began digging into the country’s spending.
DOGE has operated in a way that provides transparency to the American taxpayers, with frequent announcements released on what the department discovers.
Musk has been able to lead DOGE as a “special government employee,” which caps his employment at 130 days per year.
Since beginning with DOGE, Teslas have been subjected to violence in forms of protest. Attacks at dealerships and on vehicles have erupted around the country.
