Donald Trump taps Musk to lead ‘government efficiency’ overhaul

U. S President-elect Donald Trump has appointed tech visionary Elon Musk and conservative activist Vivek Ramaswamy to head the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Their mission? To dismantle bureaucracy, cut red tape, and curb government waste in what Trump has dubbed “The Manhattan Project of our time.”

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The ambitious reform team is set to tackle excess spending and regulations with an entrepreneurial spirit, aiming to bring unprecedented efficiency to federal agencies.

Donald Trump envisions this department as a cornerstone of his “Save America” agenda, with Musk promising total transparency through public updates and even a “leaderboard” of the most wasteful government spending.

Musk’s warning about America’s financial future adds a serious tone:

“Either we get government efficient or America goes bankrupt,” he stated, underscoring the high stakes of the project. The deadline? The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026.

Will this radical approach redefine government for a new era or spark controversy in Washington?