Elon Musk Appointed by Trump in new U.S. Govt Dept | 2 Min AI + Tech
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to Lead New Department of Government Efficiency
President-elect Donald Trump revealed that tech mogul Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will head the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This initiative aims to streamline federal operations and reduce bureaucratic inefficiencies.
Trump emphasized that the duo would be instrumental in dismantling government bureaucracy, slashing excessive regulations, and cutting wasteful expenditures. He described their mission as essential to his administration’s “Save America” movement, with a target completion date set for July 4, 2026, coinciding with the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Musk, known for his leadership of Tesla and SpaceX, has previously expressed ambitions to trim at least $2 trillion from the federal budget. He stated that this initiative would send “shockwaves through the system,” targeting wasteful practices within government operations. Ramaswamy, who previously ran for the Republican presidential nomination, has also been vocal about reducing government spending and has proposed significant layoffs within federal agencies.
The establishment of DOGE raises questions about potential conflicts of interest, particularly given Musk’s existing government contracts. Critics have voiced concerns over the implications of such a powerful role being held by private sector leaders in government operations.
Trump likened the ambitious goals of DOGE to those of the historic Manhattan Project, aiming for transformative changes in how the federal government operates. The department will function outside traditional governmental structures, providing guidance to the White House while maintaining transparency through public disclosures of its actions.
As both Musk and Ramaswamy prepare to take on these roles, they have expressed their commitment to making substantial changes that could reshape federal governance for years to come.
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