For weeks, the White House refrained from disclosing whether there was a DOGE administrator. Trump formally created the role on Inauguration Day, but no immediate appointment was announced.
White House Press Briefing
On Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt faced repeated questions from reporters regarding the identity of the DOGE administrator. Shortly after her briefing, Semafor broke the news of Gleason’s role.
The next day, Trump held his first formal cabinet meeting, where Leavitt stated that the administration would discuss the work of the DOGE office.
As the agency develops, questions remain about its future direction and Gleason’s role going forward.
