Trump Nominates Elon Musk to Head Department of Government Efficiency

President Donald Trump has announced the nomination of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The department's primary goal is to reduce government bureaucracy, eliminate excessive regulations, cut wasteful spending, and restructure federal agencies. Trump described DOGE as potentially the "Manhattan Project of our time," emphasizing its importance in driving significant changes within the government. Musk expressed confidence in their mission, stating it would address the substantial waste and fraud present in the government's annual spending of $6.5 trillion. The initiative aims to create a more efficient government and is expected to conclude by July 4, 2026, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The department will collaborate with the White House and the Office of Management and Budget to implement large-scale structural reforms and promote an entrepreneurial approach to governance.

- Trump has nominated Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

- DOGE aims to dismantle bureaucracy, cut regulations, and reduce government spending.

- The initiative is likened to the "Manhattan Project" for its potential impact on government reform.

- The department will work to eliminate waste and fraud in the government's $6.5 trillion budget.

- The project is expected to conclude by July 4, 2026, marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.