Lawyer submits 'new evidence' in case against DOGE, using Trump's own words
Source: nbc news
The lawyer pointed to Trump saying during his joint address to Congress that the
Department of Government Efficiency "is headed by Elon Musk."
Updated March 5, 2025, 8:03 AM CST By Megan Lebowitz
WASHINGTON — Lawyers working on a case against the Department of Government Efficiency found new ammunition late Tuesday night in the form of President Donald Trump's own words during his joint address to Congress.
"I have created the brand new Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE. Perhaps you’ve heard of it. Perhaps. Which is headed by Elon Musk, who is in the gallery tonight," Trump said during his speech.
The quote was quickly picked up by Kelly B. McClanahan, a lawyer in a case that centers on the legality and operations of DOGE. McClanahan, who represents parties suing DOGE, entered a new court filing shortly after the president's remark highlighting the quote as "new evidence," emphasizing that Trump had affirmed Musk was heading DOGE.
The filing marks the latest push into determining who calls the shots in DOGE, as Musk appears to take a lead role despite not being named the administrator. NBC News has previously reported that some legal analysts believe the lack of clarity around Musk's role could be intended to shield him and DOGE from lawsuits over its activities.
McClanahan wrote that the president's comment "conclusively demonstrates that expedited discovery is urgently needed to ascertain the nature of the Department of Government Efficiency and its relationship to the United States DOGE Service, of which Amy Gleason is the Acting Administrator." ......................
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