Trump’s DOGE Order Details How Musk Effort Will Function

Trump outlines the mission of DOGE: to improve the overall performance of the government, reduce waste, and identify inefficiencies across federal agencies.

Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump offers his hand to Tesla founder Elon Musk back stage during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds, in Butler, Pa., on Oct. 5, 2024. Anna Moneymaker /Getty Images

A Jan. 20 executive order from the desk of President Donald Trump established and clarified the function of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

The new department was formed to reduce government waste and assist with making federal operations more efficient.