White House Names Amy Gleason Acting Administrator of DOGE

The White House has officially named Amy Gleason as the acting administrator of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a role she assumes following a lack of clarity about leadership within the agency. Gleason, who previously served as a senior adviser to the U.S. Digital Service during the Trump administration, was confirmed after repeated inquiries from reporters. Although Elon Musk has been publicly associated with DOGE, court filings clarify that he is not officially in charge but acts as a senior adviser to President Trump. Musk has sparked controversy with his directive to federal employees to summarize their weekly work or risk being considered resigned. Reactions on social media highlight skepticism regarding the effectiveness and independence of Gleason's position, with critics expressing doubt about her authority in a team closely linked to Musk. The White House has not elaborated on the reasons for her selection or the extent of her authority within DOGE, which aims to cut government waste and inefficiency.