Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency has quietly disbanded eight months before its scheduled end date, with officials confirming the high-profile cost-cutting initiative “doesn’t exist” as a centralized entity anymore.
Story Snapshot
- DOGE officially disbanded despite its original mandate running through July 2026.
- Office of Personnel Management has absorbed many of DOGE’s functions.
- Former DOGE staff reassigned to other administration roles across agencies.
- The government hiring freeze ended, eliminating a key DOGE policy achievement.
DOGE Quietly Shuts Down Operations
Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor confirmed DOGE’s dissolution in November 2025, stating the department no longer operates as a “centralized entity.”
The announcement marks an abrupt end to what Trump had positioned as a cornerstone initiative to reduce government waste and bureaucracy. DOGE originally launched in January 2025 with significant fanfare, promising dramatic cuts to federal agencies and their budgets while redirecting resources toward Trump administration priorities.
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Key Personnel Reassigned Across Government
Former DOGE employees have transitioned into various administration roles, suggesting the department’s work continues in different forms. Joe Gebbia, Airbnb co-founder and former DOGE team member, now leads the National Design Studio, focused on improving the aesthetics of government websites.
Other notable reassignments include Zachary Terrell as HHS chief technology officer and Jeremy Lewin overseeing foreign assistance at the State Department. Acting DOGE Administrator Amy Gleason shifted focus to her Health and Human Services advisory role.
Mixed Results on Cost-Cutting Claims
DOGE claimed substantial savings, allegedly slashing tens of billions in federal expenditures during its brief operational period. However, outside financial experts couldn’t verify these claims because the unit never provided a detailed public accounting of its activities.
The department’s signature hiring freeze policy has also ended, with Kupor stating there are “no targets for reductions” anymore. This reversal eliminates the “one employee for every four departures” ratio DOGE previously enforced across federal agencies.
Regulatory Reform Efforts Continue
Despite DOGE’s dissolution, the Trump administration maintains its deregulatory agenda through other channels. Scott Langmack, formerly DOGE’s Housing and Urban Development representative, now develops AI applications to identify regulations for elimination through the White House budget office.
Republican-led states, including Idaho and Florida, are establishing their own DOGE-inspired entities to pursue similar efficiency goals at the local level. These developments suggest the department’s core mission persists even as its centralized structure disappears.
