The Lawfare Podcast Lawfare Daily: WITAOD?
Jun 6, 2025
Anna Bower, Senior Editor at Lawfare, dives into her quest to uncover the mysterious administrator of Dogecoin, mixing humor with serious legal issues. She discusses the perplexing role of Elon Musk and explores the bureaucratic chaos surrounding the crypto's governance. Bower hilariously highlights the absurdity of a young team's antics in addressing federal oversight, while raising crucial questions about transparency and authority. The interplay between social media and the judiciary also sparks significant debate on how the public’s curiosity is reshaping legal landscapes.
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Doge's Advisory Role Disputed
- The official structure of Doge suggests it is only an advisory body within the executive office.
- In reality, Doge exercises significant authority, such as mass firings and agency dismantling, contradicting the advisory claim.
Appointments Clause and Doge Leadership
- The leader of Doge likely wields significant executive authority requiring proper constitutional appointment.
- Lack of appointment risks the actions of Doge being unconstitutional and legally voided.
Doge's Power Under Legal Disguise
- Trump could have made Doge purely advisory or statutorily confirmed to avoid legal issues.
- Instead, Doge wields executive power disguised as advisory, avoiding proper appointment and accountability.