While Musk and his DOGE have been posting about some of its activities on social media, the information is often vague and doesn't include many specifics about what Musk repeatedly claims is widespread corruption and fraud to justify his actions. ????? ???????  

ABC News Senior Political Correspondent Rachel Scott pressed Musk on what accountability he faces and whether he is "policing" himself. Musk in response claimed DOGE's actions are "maximally transparent." ????????????  

Musk had not faced questions since taking the lead on Trump's mandate to slash or even dismantle some federal agencies. The White House has said he is classified as a "special government employee" but it's unclear to whom he is accountable, other than Trump. ?????  

"If there's not a good feedback loop from the people to the government and if you have rule of the bureaucrat, or if the bureaucracy is in charge, then what meaning does democracy actually have?" said Musk, who is an unelected official himself. ????? ???????  

Musk defended the Department of Government Efficiency as Trump asked him to speak about the team's work. The Tesla billionaire brought his young son "X" and wore a black coat and "Make America Great Again" hat. ????????????