Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, not DOGE, will decide the U.S. penny's future, facing opposition from some Democrats and Musk's critics.

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is not responsible for the potential discontinuation of the U.S. penny. Instead, the decision would fall under the jurisdiction of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The DOGE has directed inquiries about the penny's future to the Treasury Department, amid opposition from Democrats and Elon Musk's critics over efforts to reduce waste and fraud.

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