President-elect Trump's newly announced Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a private initiative co-headed by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, aims to increase government transparency and efficiency. Using memes and cryptocurrency culture, DOGE seeks to engage the public in holding the government accountable for its spending. News sources report on the initiative's goals, including potential agency closures, and mixed reactions, ranging from support to skepticism. The initiative's use of memes and social media has sparked considerable online discussion.