Amy Gleason Appointed Acting Administrator of DOGE
The White House has named Amy Gleason as the acting administrator of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), following weeks of uncertainty about who was leading the agency. Gleason's appointment comes as a surprise to many, including employees within DOGE who were previously part of the U.S. Digital Services (USDS).
Gleason's background includes experience in consulting and the medical field. She currently serves as a senior advisor to USDS. Prior to her appointment, she declined to comment on her potential role as acting administrator.
The appointment of Gleason follows the resignation of 21 DOGE staff members who were previously part of USDS. These resignations came after the White House stated in a court filing that Elon Musk, who was initially tasked with overseeing DOGE, is not an employee of the agency and has no authority to make government decisions.
During a White House briefing, press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Musk will attend President Trump's first Cabinet meeting on Wednesday. She also stated that career officials and political appointees are helping run DOGE on a day-to-day basis, and that individuals have been onboarded at every agency to identify waste, fraud, and abuse.
Over the weekend, federal workers received an email from Musk instructing them to list five accomplishments from the previous week, with the threat of job loss for those who didn't respond. Multiple agencies advised their workers to ignore the request. It remains unclear what further actions will be taken.
10 Comments
Matzomaster
Leadership transitions are always challenging, but giving Gleason time might reveal a determined approach to fixing systemic problems.
Karamba
A leader with a diverse skill set can often find innovative ways to overcome bureaucratic inertia and implement meaningful change.
Rotfront
A new leader can bring fresh energy and a much-needed new perspective to an agency in the middle of chaos.
Karamba
It feels like the decision was made on a whim rather than through a proper, transparent selection process.
Rotfront
This appointment is a red flag – tossing someone into a chaotic setting like DOGE without a clear track record in government administration is a recipe for disaster.
Loubianka
Sometimes an unconventional background is beneficial; her experience in consulting could introduce creative strategies for efficiency.
Katchuka
The apparent disregard for the expertise of seasoned government officials is troubling and may further erode public trust.
BuggaBoom
The process feels rushed and poorly considered – a sign of deep issues in how these appointments are handled.
KittyKat
The shake-up at DOGE shows that the government is trying to confront inefficiencies – and sometimes that means bold, unconventional choices.
Eugene Alta
Amy Gleason’s diverse background could be the innovative solution to streamline DOGE and tackle long-standing inefficiencies.