Days after his historic win in the 2024 U.S. elections, Donald Trump began announcing his cabinet appointments, including the creation of a new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy were chosen to lead the department, with Trump saying they would work to reduce government bureaucracy. Musk added that this move would shake up the system and tackle government waste. The acronym "DOGE" quickly went viral on social media, with memes and posts linking it to Musk`s involvement with Dogecoin, the cryptocurrency. Musk shared some of these memes, enjoying the online reaction. One popular post even featured a design combining DOGE, the American flag, and the Dogecoin mascot, Kabosu.