Washington, D.C. – The White House confirmed Tuesday that Amy Gleason is serving as the acting administrator of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the controversial agency created by President Donald Trump to cut regulations, slash expenditures, and restructure federal agencies.
Key Takeaways:
- Amy Gleason, a former U.S. Digital Service (USDS) official, now leads DOGE.
- Elon Musk is NOT officially part of DOGE but serves as a senior adviser to Trump.
- DOGE has gained access to sensitive federal data, sparking security concerns.
- More than 20 federal employees resigned in protest of DOGE’s actions.
Amy Gleason’s Background & Experience
Who is Amy Gleason?
- Senior Adviser at U.S. Digital Service (USDS) since January 2025.
- Worked under both Trump & Biden administrations in government technology.
- Recognized as an Obama-era “Champion of Change” for her work in healthcare technology and digitizing medical records.
- Former Vice President for Research at Cure JM Foundation.
- Co-founder & former COO of CareSync, specializing in healthcare data management.
White House on Gleason’s Role:
“Gleason now leads the department that Trump established via executive order after taking office in January.”
Why Was There Confusion About DOGE’s Leadership?
- Elon Musk was widely assumed to be leading DOGE, but a White House court filing clarified that he is not technically part of the agency.
- Musk is an employee of the White House Office and serves as a senior adviser to Trump, rather than DOGE’s official head.
DOGE’s Actions & Growing Concerns
What Has DOGE Been Doing?
- Overhauling federal agencies to cut costs.
- Accessing sensitive financial & Social Security data.
- Taking control of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), locking out employees.
- Entering IT systems in agencies like the Treasury & Commerce Departments.
Security Concerns & Resignations
- 21 employees resigned Tuesday, citing concerns that DOGE’s actions could compromise essential government systems and Americans’ personal data.
- DOGE reportedly gained access to classified information from multiple agencies.
- The Associated Press & New York Magazine reported that DOGE operatives have accessed Social Security and Medicare systems, raising legal and cybersecurity alarms.
DOGE’s Aggressive Tactics:
“Members of DOGE have been going into federal agencies, looking at their budgets and tapping into computer systems.”
