Trump Taps Musk and Ramaswamy for Government Efficiency Overhaul

President-elect Donald Trump appoints Elon Musk and Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the Department of Government Efficiency. Set to begin in January, the initiative aims to dismantle government bureaucracy, cut wasteful spending, and drive structural reforms. The goal is to boost efficiency by July 4, 2026.

In a move to revamp government operations, US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Tesla owner Elon Musk and Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to spearhead the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

The announcement marks a significant shift in federal restructuring, aiming to dismantle entrenched bureaucracies, reduce wasteful expenditures, and modernize federal agencies. This initiative is seen as a foundational step in Trump's 'Save America' movement.

Set to conclude by July 4, 2026, the directive is touted as a 'Manhattan Project of the current time,' promising a more streamlined and accountable government structure, aligned with the ideals of the American Declaration of Independence's 250th anniversary.

(With inputs from agencies.)