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Explainer-What is Musk's DOGE, the secretive unit operating in the public eye?


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Published in Politics and Government on Monday, March 24th 2025 at 16:40 GMT by Reuters   Print publication without navigation

  • U.S. President Donald Trump has regularly praised tech billionaire Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency for its role in cutting the size of the federal workforce and halting thousands of government programs and contracts.

Elon Musk's "Doge" is a secretive unit within his companies, Tesla and SpaceX, that operates with a high level of discretion while still being in the public eye. This group, named after the Dogecoin cryptocurrency mascot, is involved in various high-profile and innovative projects, often shrouded in mystery. The unit is known for its agility in executing projects that require quick decision-making and secrecy, such as the development of new technologies or handling sensitive corporate maneuvers. While little is officially disclosed about its operations, Doge has been linked to projects like satellite internet constellation Starlink, and it's believed to play a role in Musk's more speculative ventures, including potential space tourism and advanced AI development. The existence of Doge highlights Musk's unconventional approach to business, blending public visibility with a cloak-and-dagger operational style.

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