Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to Lead Trump’s Controversial Government Efficiency Initiative

The Department of Government Efficiency aims to cut regulations, reduce federal employees, and slash spending, raising legal and ethical concerns.

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will co-lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a Trump administration initiative to restructure the federal government and reduce its size.
The project outlines plans to cut regulations, fire federal employees, and eliminate spending on programs deemed unnecessary by its leaders, though legal experts question its feasibility.
DOGE’s proposed methods include using advanced technology and embedding appointees in agencies to identify areas for downsizing, but critics warn of potential conflicts of interest and misuse of authority.
Marjorie Taylor Greene will chair a new House subcommittee, working with DOGE to implement its agenda, including mass layoffs and potential agency relocations.
Democratic lawmakers and analysts have raised concerns about DOGE’s legality, its impact on government functions, and its alignment with Musk’s business interests.