Much of the team’s operations are opaque, and most of its personnel have not been disclosed by the Trump administration, and it is unclear exactly how large the operation is. Through executive order, President Trump moved the team from the Office of Management and Budget, where it had been housed as the United States Digital Service since its founding, into the White House — a transition that effectively shielded its work from open records laws that could give the public insight into its operations.
Despite their prominent role in reshaping the government, members of the group have not operated transparently, with many details about their work being revealed only through lawsuits. Several have deleted their social media accounts after their names appeared in news reports.
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