Elon Musk’s latest venture, the so-called Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE, might sound like a well-intentioned attempt to streamline bureaucracy. But there’s a major problem—it’s not operating legally.

Although Musk has made a career out of pushing the boundaries of industry norms and government regulations, there’s a fine line between disruption and outright illegality. DOGE is crossing that line.

Let’s start with the most obvious issue: As the Center for American Progress points out, DOGE is not a recognized government agency, nor does it have any authority to make or enforce policies. The U.S. operates under a system of laws that clearly define how governmental agencies are created, structured and empowered. Contrary to the belief of President Trump, agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency or the Federal Communications Commission don’t just appear overnight; they are established by congressional legislation, with clear mandates and oversight mechanisms.

DOGE, in contrast, is a Musk creation, put into motion by an executive order. There has been no act of Congress, no legal foundation and certainly no judicial precedent supporting its existence.

From where I sit, the argument that DOGE is legal now that it's housed within another agency created by executive order is a legally flawed argument.

If DOGE was created through an executive order that exceeded the........

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