Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy Lead Ambitious Government Efficiency Initiative

Trump's 'Department of Government Efficiency' aims to cut $2 trillion in federal spending, raising bipartisan questions about feasibility and priorities.

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have been appointed to co-lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a Trump initiative to reduce federal spending and streamline bureaucracy.
The initiative seeks to cut $2 trillion annually, targeting inefficiencies in federal agencies, outdated IT systems, and redundant programs, though experts consider such cuts highly ambitious.
DOGE’s structure remains unclear, with debates over whether it will operate as a government agency or an external advisory group, raising questions about transparency and conflict-of-interest disclosures for its leaders.
The plan has drawn mixed reactions, with Democrats like Rep. Ro Khanna supporting defense spending reforms, while others, including Republicans, express concerns about potential cuts to critical programs like Social Security and Medicare.
Musk’s involvement has spurred optimism among smaller defense-tech firms, which see an opportunity to challenge established contractors, while lawmakers emphasize that Congress retains control over federal budgets.