A federal judge has opined that Elon Musk's oversight of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) likely violates the U.S. Constitution's appointments clause. Judge Theodore Chuang noted significant evidence showing Musk's authority at USAID exceeds that of a mere special advisor, impacting the agency's operations, which Musk has previously sought to dismantle. Consequently, Chuang ordered the reinstatement of certain USAID functions and warned Musk and DOGE against further agency dismantling. This ruling follows Musk's collaborations with Donald Trump and emphasizes constitutional accountability despite their provocative public statements regarding judicial authority.
Musk has exerted actual authority at USAID that only a properly appointed Officer can exercise; this violation is concerning under the appointments clause.
The actions taken by Musk, including the dismantling of USAID, indicate he is acting contrary to constitutional provisions defining proper authority.
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