Elon Musk Discusses DOGE on Fox News Without Official DOGE Leader

Elon Musk recently made an appearance on Fox News to talk about the White House DOGE office, but notably missing from the interview was the official leader of DOGE.

Acting Administrator Absent

During the interview, Elon Musk was accompanied by seven individuals, including top allies and a DOGE engineer. However, acting DOGE office administrator Amy Gleason was conspicuously absent from the conversation.

Key Figures Present

Among those who joined Elon Musk for the interview were Steve Davis, a long-time associate of Musk, as well as Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia and former Morgan Stanley banker Anthony Armstrong. Additionally, Aram Moghaddass, a DOGE team engineer, was also in attendance.

Notable Absences

Two individuals who did not participate in the interview were Edward Coristine, also known as "Big Balls" online, and Marko Elez, who had previously resigned due to controversial posts. Despite his resignation, there have been calls for Elez to return to the DOGE office.

Controversy Surrounding the DOGE Office

The DOGE office has been at the center of attention during President Donald Trump's second term, with mass firings and restructuring taking place. Elon Musk, as a senior White House advisor, discussed the DOGE office during the interview, raising questions about his involvement and leadership within the initiative.

Legal Battles and Uncertainty

Despite claims from Gleason and other White House officials that Musk is not an official DOGE office employee or leader, he continues to be perceived as such. Legal battles and lawsuits have attempted to clarify Musk's role, with ongoing disputes over the transparency and accountability of the DOGE office.

Challenges and Victories

Federal unions and Democratic attorneys general have taken legal action to challenge the firings within the DOGE office, resulting in some successes in reinstating probationary workers. However, the ongoing legal battles have left some employees in limbo, unsure of their roles and responsibilities.

A spokesperson for the White House did not provide an immediate response to inquiries about Gleason's absence from the interview.

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By: bgriffiths@insider.com (Brent D. Griffiths)
Title: Elon Musk Discusses DOGE on Fox News Without Official DOGE Leader
Sourced From: www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-doge-fox-news-interview-amy-gleason-2025-3
Published Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2025 01:18:26 +0000