In a significant shift in federal bureaucracy under the Trump administration, Amy Gleason has been appointed as the acting administrator of the Department of Government Efficiency, a task force led by Elon Musk. The administration faced scrutiny regarding transparency, particularly concerning Musk's unofficial role. Despite Musk's intention for openness, the White House's reluctance to disclose leadership details raised concerns among federal employees and even elicited questions from a federal judge about governance by unauthorized individuals. The office, created through an executive order, aims to implement drastic changes across federal agencies.
Mr. Musk, who is the world's richest man and a key adviser to President Trump, has been clearly driving the effort, including by instigating an email to all federal employees on Saturday that instructed them to list their accomplishments during the last week.
Although Mr. Musk has said the effort would be maximally transparent, the White House's unwillingness to identify its administrator added to the sense of opacity surrounding the team.
On Monday, a federal judge pressed the government for clarity about the billionaire's role, expressing concern that unauthorized individuals were effectively running the office.
Mr. Trump created the office on Inauguration Day through an executive order, transforming a White House tech unit that had been established under President Barack Obama.
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