President-elect Donald Trump has appointed billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to head the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Their mission is clear: reduce bureaucracy, eliminate waste, and streamline federal agencies to enhance economic growth and accountability in Washington.
Trump described DOGE as a potential “Manhattan Project” for the 21st century, aiming to overhaul a government budget that exceeds $6.5 trillion annually.
He emphasised that Musk and Ramaswamy, both known for their outsider perspectives and business expertise, would bring fresh, entrepreneurial ideas to Washington.
“Musk and Ramaswamy will provide advice and guidance from outside the government, working alongside the White House and Office of Management and Budget,” Trump said. “They will create an entrepreneurial approach to government that has never been seen before.”
The president-elect stressed that the initiative’s primary goal is to reduce government spending while increasing operational efficiency.
“They will work together to liberate our economy and make the U.S. government accountable to ‘We The People,’” Trump added.
The new department is set to reshape Washington by focusing on cutting unnecessary regulations and driving large-scale reforms.
The success of the DOGE will have significant implications for U.S. politics and public policy, marking a bold step toward a more efficient federal government.