Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy Lead New Federal Reform Initiative, DOGE

The Department of Government Efficiency aims to cut waste, reduce federal agencies, and streamline regulations by 2026.

President-elect Donald Trump has established the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, to address federal government inefficiencies.
DOGE's mission includes reducing the number of federal agencies, slashing excessive regulations, and cutting wasteful expenditures, with a completion target of July 4, 2026.
Elon Musk has emphasized the need to reduce the current 428 federal agencies to fewer than 100 and to eliminate unnecessary regulations stifling innovation and economic growth.
Vivek Ramaswamy has proposed aggressive measures, including addressing expired federal programs and potentially reducing the federal workforce by up to 75%.
The initiative has drawn mixed reactions, with some conservatives skeptical of its feasibility and others viewing it as a bold step toward reducing government overreach.