The Intercept Exposes Elon Musk's Government Email Amidst Transparency Concerns Over DOGE's Operations

The Intercept has revealed Elon Musk's government email address, erm71@who.eop.gov, obtained from a source, amidst growing concerns over the transparency of his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This move aims to facilitate Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, which The Intercept has already initiated, targeting Musk's communications with various federal agencies, including the Office of Management and Budget, the Office of Personnel Management, and others. Watchdog organizations, like American Oversight and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, have filed lawsuits against DOGE, challenging its exemption from FOIA and questioning Musk's actual role. Despite promises of transparency, critics argue that the Trump administration is shielding DOGE from public scrutiny, hindering accountability over its sweeping authority to cut agency spending and staffing. The government's conflicting statements about Musk's role and DOGE's legal standing further fuel these concerns.