Vivek Ramaswamy Previews the Department of Government Efficiency With Elon Musk

President-elect Donald Trump has announced the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a new initiative aimed at reducing wasteful federal spending and streamlining government operations. Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead this effort, which is part of Trump's broader plan to dismantle government bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, and cut unnecessary expenditures.

Musk and Ramaswamy are tasked with identifying and eliminating government waste, with Musk suggesting potential savings of over $2 trillion from the federal budget. The initiative is set to conclude by July 4, 2026, and will focus on restructuring federal agencies and reducing the number of agencies from over 400 to 99.

This move aligns with Trump's campaign promises to reform government spending and reflects voter dissatisfaction with the current economic landscape. The Department of Government Efficiency is not an official government department, raising questions about its operational powers and funding.