Trump Appoints Musk and Ramaswamy to Lead Efficiency Overhaul

US president-elect Donald Trump has appointed Elon Musk and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the newly established Department of Government Efficiency. This department aims to reduce government bureaucracy, eliminate unnecessary regulations, cut wasteful spending, and restructure federal agencies.

The new department will operate independently of traditional government structures, instead working with the White House and the Office of Management & Budget to drive substantial reform. Trump noted that Musk and Ramaswamy’s work would conclude by July 4, 2026, symbolizing a 250th-anniversary gift to the nation.

Elon Musk, already one of Trump’s prominent supporters, is expected to bring significant influence to this initiative, likely benefiting his own ventures, including Tesla, SpaceX, and social media platform X. Having supported Trump’s campaign financially and appeared alongside him, Musk has publicly expressed his enthusiasm for the project, calling it “The Manhattan Project of our time” in reference to its ambitious goals.

Ramaswamy, who previously competed for the Republican presidential nomination before endorsing Trump, is also eager to implement large-scale changes. Sharing Trump’s announcement on X, Musk and Ramaswamy both emphasized their commitment to overhaul government processes, aiming to curb waste and inefficiency.

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