Elon Musk to Lead New Government Efficiency Initiative in Trump Administration

Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will co-chair the Department of Government Efficiency, operating from offices near the White House.

Elon Musk has been appointed to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an advisory body created by President-elect Donald Trump to streamline federal operations.
DOGE aims to reduce waste, eliminate redundant agencies, and cut federal spending, with Musk targeting up to $2 trillion in budget reductions.
The department will operate outside of traditional government structures, with Musk maintaining leadership roles at Tesla, SpaceX, and X despite potential ethical concerns over his business ties to government contracts.
Musk's office will be located in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, adjacent to the White House, providing close proximity to Trump but not direct access to the West Wing.
The initiative has raised questions about ethics rules for government employees and whether Musk and his team will be subject to financial disclosure requirements.