Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and owner of Tesla, has joined Donald Trump’s government, taking on a significant responsibility. Trump has also appointed Vivek Ramaswamy, an Indian-origin entrepreneur, to oversee a large department.
After winning the US presidential election by a landslide, Donald Trump will return to the White House for his second term, with his inauguration scheduled for January 20th next year. In the meantime, he is focused on assembling his team and finalizing his cabinet appointments.
Among his recent picks, Trump has assigned major duties to Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. Both will lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DoGE). Trump announced this decision on social media.
The primary goal of the Department of Government Efficiency is to enhance government operations, reduce bureaucracy, and reform federal agencies. Trump aims for Musk and Ramaswamy to work towards eliminating inefficiencies, what he refers to as “Officer Raj,” and improving the functioning of the government.
Trump emphasized that the department will focus on preventing the misuse of government resources, cutting unnecessary spending, and eliminating redundant regulations. He highlighted the department as a key component of his “Save America” movement.
Elon Musk responded positively to his new role, saying that his appointment to the Department of Government Efficiency would send a strong message against wasteful government spending. He views the department as an essential step in improving the performance of the American government.
Musk, known for his innovative leadership at Tesla and SpaceX, will spearhead technological reforms aimed at making government services more efficient and transparent. Meanwhile, Vivek Ramaswamy, known for his business acumen, will focus on reducing government expenditures and restructuring federal agencies.