Musk Takes on Government: A 'DOGE' Initiative with Trump

Donald Trump appoints Elon Musk to co-lead a new Department of Government Efficiency, along with Vivek Ramaswamy. The department aims to reduce bureaucracy and improve governmental efficiency. It will operate outside government frameworks, potentially benefitting Musk's businesses through regulatory ease and increased influence.

In a surprising move, President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Elon Musk to co-lead the newly established Department of Government Efficiency. Musk, alongside former Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, is tasked with revolutionizing government structure, focusing on minimizing bureaucracy and cutting unnecessary regulations, an endeavor Trump feels is long overdue.

Operating outside traditional government constraints, this department plans to work closely with the White House and the Office of Management & Budget. The goal is to integrate entrepreneurial practices into the federal framework, with the mission set to conclude by July 4, 2026. This endeavor seems poised to enhance the market position of Musk's ventures, including Tesla and SpaceX.

Critics, however, are skeptical, citing Musk's inexperience in government operations. Groups like Public Citizen question the ethics of this appointment, labeling it as "corporate corruption." Nevertheless, Trump and Musk assure the public of transparent operations, with Musk inviting citizen input and promising to showcase government spending inefficiencies.

(With inputs from agencies.)