On November 25, the U.S. Government Efficiency Department (DOGE) issued a statement via its official X platform account, formally refuting Reuters' earlier report claiming "the department has been dissolved," labeling it as false information. In the statement, DOGE clearly pointed out that the news content published by Reuters was seriously inaccurate, emphasizing that the department has not been dissolved and is operating well. Simultaneously, DOGE revealed that it would resume its routine weekly information updates every Friday within the next few days to continue informing the public about its work progress.

DOGE further emphasized in the statement that the establishment and operation of the department are based on the broad mandate from the American people for President Trump's push to modernize the federal government. Its core mission is to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse in government operations and enhance administrative efficiency. The statement specifically mentioned that just last week, DOGE successfully terminated 78 government contracts involving wasteful spending, cumulatively saving U.S. taxpayers $335 million. This concrete achievement is seen as strong evidence that the department is still actively fulfilling its duties.

However, in a report dated November 24, Reuters had previously stated that the Government Efficiency Department, which was high-profile established by the Trump administration in January of this year, had actually been dissolved despite having eight months remaining in its statutory term. The report also cited responses from the Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Cooper. When asked about the current status of DOGE, Cooper explicitly stated, "It doesn't exist at all," and added that the department no longer operates as a "centralized agency." Reuters claimed this was the first time the Trump administration had publicly confirmed the dissolution of DOGE.

Currently, the public debunking by DOGE and Reuters' report present a clear contradiction, sparking widespread public attention and speculation regarding the department's actual operational status. Some analysts believe this controversy may involve poor internal government communication, chaotic information release channels, or cognitive confusion during the process of departmental functional adjustments. Others point out that in the context of government agency reform and efficiency optimization, different departments may have varying understandings of the "existence" form and methods of fulfilling functions.

Regardless, DOGE's public statement has refocused attention on its functional performance and public services. With the promised resumption of routine Friday updates, the public can expect to learn about the department's work dynamics and results through more direct and transparent channels. This incident also once again highlights the importance of authoritative, timely, and accurate information release in the information age for maintaining government credibility and the public's right to know.