- President-elect Donald Trump announced that SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will head up a new “Department of Government Efficiency”
- Trump likened the effort to the Manhattan Project that produced the atomic bomb and quoted Musk as saying: “This will send shockwaves through the system, and anyone involved in Government waste, which is a lot of people!”
- Trump stated that Musk and Ramaswamy “will pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies”
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to head up a new “Department of Government Efficiency.”
Trump’s Statement on New Department
In a statement, Trump likened the effort to the Manhattan Project that produced the atomic bomb. He also quoted Musk as saying: “This will send shockwaves through the system, and anyone involved in Government waste, which is a lot of people!”
“Together, these two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies – Essential to the ‘Save America’ Movement,” the 78-year-old Trump said.
Musk’s Expertise
As CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, Musk brings vast experience in innovation and efficiency to the role. He has spearheaded reusable rocket technology at SpaceX and pushed the boundaries on electric vehicles at Tesla. Musk is known for his focus on streamlining operations.
Ramaswamy’s Background
Ramaswamy founded several biotech companies and led efficiency initiatives in the pharmaceutical industry. He is the author of “Woke, Inc.,” a book critiquing woke ideology in corporate America. Ramaswamy has emphasized the need to eliminate bureaucratic waste and refocus on core business priorities.
Initiative Aligns with Trump’s Goals
The new department aligns with Trump’s stated goals of reducing government regulation and bureaucracy. He has repeatedly promised to “drain the swamp” in Washington.
With Musk and Ramaswamy at the helm, the initiative could overhaul inefficient government agencies and processes. However, the extent of the department’s mandate and authority remains unclear.
