For weeks, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been at the center of controversy. Despite the White House confirming that Amy Gleason is the acting administrator, statements from public figures like Donald Trump have fueled uncertainty about who is truly in charge of the agency.
With Elon Musk on the scene, the question remains up in the air: Is Gleason the true leader of DOGE or just a middlewoman?
An unexpected profile in DOGE leadership
Amy Gleason, a former emergency room nurse turned healthcare technologist, was never in the public eye until her appointment at DOGE put her in a key position within the government.
With a career focused on the digitization of medical records and the optimization of access to health data, your profile seems to be far from traditional government bureaucracy. However, your experience in the United States Digital Service suggests that your choice was not random.
Musk’s shadow on DOGE
Elon Musk, the billionaire visionary behind companies like Tesla and SpaceX, has been constantly linked to DOGE, not only because of his interest in government efficiency, but also because of his relationship with the United States government.
Its influence is such that even Trump has mentioned DOGE as “led by Elon Musk.” However, the White House has maintained the position that Gleason is the interim administrator, without giving details about the role Musk could be playing.
Unanswered questions
Despite its apparent autonomy, Gleason has not made any public comments about its role in DOGE. The lack of clarity about its relationship with Musk and the agency’s functions has raised concerns about the true power structure within the institution.
Meanwhile, uncertainty persists and the question remains: Is Gleason truly the leader of DOGE or just another piece on a board controlled by Musk?