Doge’s goal is to improve efficiency and save the government money, with Mr Musk initially claiming he hoped to save $2 trillion (£1.59 billion) — an estimate he later reduced.
The outsider nature of Mr Musk and the Doge department reportedly aligns with its purpose: identifying inefficiencies within the government.
After supporting US President Donald Trump during his election campaign, Elon Musk was appointed to lead a new federal advisory body called Doge.
Formed by one of Mr Trump's early executive orders, Doge is often mistakenly called a government department.
Although Mr Musk initially stated that he would take on the role as a volunteer, the White House later confirmed that he was working as an unpaid special government employee.
