Trump Appoints Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to Lead DOGE Initiative in ‘Save America’ Campaign to Overhaul US Bureaucracy

In a statement, Trump highlighted 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," signaling a major push for comprehensive reform within the U.S. government

In a groundbreaking move to overhaul the U.S. government, former President Donald Trump has appointed Tesla CEO Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The department’s mission is to dismantle government bureaucracy, slash excessive regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure federal agencies for improved efficiency and accountability.

Trump’s “Save America” campaign continues to focus on reducing inefficiency within Washington, and the appointments of Musk and Ramaswamy signal a decisive push to reshape the federal system with a focus on innovation, fiscal responsibility, and streamlined operations.

What is DOGE? Trump’s New Agency to Overhaul Government Efficiency and Cut Wasteful Spending

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is a new initiative created by Donald Trump with the goal of shaking up how the U.S. government operates. Focused on cutting through bureaucracy, slashing unnecessary regulations, and eliminating wasteful spending, DOGE aims to make federal agencies more efficient and accountable. With Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy leading the charge, the department will work closely with the White House and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to implement major reforms. DOGE’s mission is to streamline government processes, reduce fraud, and bring a more business-minded, entrepreneurial approach to government operations—ultimately creating a leaner, more effective government for the American people.

“A Smaller, More Efficient Government Will Be a ‘Gift’ to the Country on the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence”

In a recent statement, Donald Trump revealed that Elon Musk, the 53-year-old CEO of Tesla, and Vivek Ramaswamy, the 39-year-old entrepreneur and former presidential candidate, will serve as key advisors to his administration. Operating outside the traditional government structure, they will partner with the Office of Management and Budget to implement sweeping reforms, aiming to introduce a more business-minded, efficient approach to federal governance.

“These two exceptional individuals will help pave the way for my administration to dismantle bureaucratic red tape, reduce excessive regulations, eliminate wasteful spending, and restructure federal agencies—crucial components of the ‘Save America’ movement,” Trump said in his statement, as reported by AFP.

He emphasized that their work would be completed by July 4, 2026, aligning with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Trump described a smaller, more efficient government as a “gift” to the nation on this historic milestone, Reuters reported.

Trump: DOGE Will “Send Shockwaves” Through Government Waste, Culminating in a “Smaller Government” by 2026

In a statement shared by Trump, Elon Musk declared that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) “will send shockwaves through the system and anyone involved in Government waste, which is a lot of people!” Musk emphasized that the initiative would tackle the massive waste and fraud present in the U.S. government’s $6.5 trillion annual spending.

Trump added that DOGE would work to “liberate our Economy” and make the U.S. government more accountable to the people.

Trump Envisions DOGE as “The Manhattan Project” of Our Time, Partnering with OMB for Major Government Reform

Trump emphasized that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) could become “potentially, ‘The Manhattan Project’ of our time,” adding that Republican politicians have long aspired to achieve the goals DOGE aims to tackle. The department will collaborate with the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to drive large-scale reforms. However, the specifics of how DOGE will “provide advice and guidance from outside of government” remain unclear.

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