Summary

Trump’s speech to Congress may have deepened legal troubles for Elon Musk and DOGE by publicly stating Musk runs the agency, contradicting White House claims that Amy Gleason is in charge.

The administration previously argued Musk, officially a “senior adviser,” has no formal authority over DOGE to shield it from lawsuits.

Judge Theodore Chuang already questioned this discrepancy, calling it “highly suspicious.”

Trump’s statement could trigger further legal scrutiny into Musk’s role in dismantling federal agencies and mass firings, undermining the White House’s defense against ongoing litigation.

    • LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.world
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      7 hours ago

      Yeah but that isn’t what they are referring too. They are referring to judges reversing everything doge has done, because all of it would be illegal. That said, a lot of damage will still have been done in many places even if that happens.

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      1 day ago

      Yeo. Ez. Not sure why USAians keep getting distracted by the smoke and mirrors instead of… You know, their government.