Elon Musk Takes Sole Control of Trump’s Government Efficiency Initiative

The controversial 'Doge' department faces legal challenges and criticism over transparency, while Musk consolidates power after Vivek Ramaswamy's departure.

• Elon Musk now leads the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) alone after co-director Vivek Ramaswamy stepped down, reportedly due to philosophical differences and political ambitions.
• Ramaswamy is expected to announce his candidacy for governor of Ohio, citing the need to focus on his campaign as a reason for leaving Doge.
• The Doge, created by Donald Trump, aims to reduce federal spending, eliminate regulations, and modernize government technology but has faced criticism for lacking congressional approval and transparency.
• Civil organizations have filed three lawsuits against the department, accusing it of violating federal committee laws requiring balanced representation and transparency.
• Concerns have been raised about Musk’s potential conflicts of interest, given his roles at Tesla and SpaceX, which have federal contracts, and his expanded access to sensitive government operations.

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