Bill McGinley, appointed by Donald Trump as legal counsel for the Department of Government Efficiency in December, is stepping down just days after Trump returned to the White House. McGinley served as cabinet secretary during Trump's first term. He stated he is exploring private-sector opportunities and expressed his support for the second Trump administration. McGinley’s departure follows that of DOGE Co-Chair Vivek Ramaswamy, who resigned to run for Ohio governor amid reported tension with Elon Musk. Watchdog groups have filed at least three lawsuits against DOGE, alleging it violates laws by assigning private citizens federal roles without ensuring required public access.
