Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have been appointed by former President Donald Trump to lead his new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and will serve without compensation. The DOGE initiative is part of Trump’s “Save America” movement, aiming to cut down on government bureaucracy and eliminate wasteful spending.
Responding to criticism from Senator Elizabeth Warren, who questioned the practicality of having two leaders instead of one, Musk remarked, “Unlike you, neither of us are being paid, so it is very efficient indeed.” Warren’s comments underscored skepticism regarding DOGE’s efficiency, while Musk emphasized that their voluntary roles highlight a commitment to the project’s mission.
Trump expressed confidence in Musk and Ramaswamy’s abilities to streamline government operations, stating that their leadership would bring meaningful reform by dismantling unnecessary regulations and restructuring federal agencies to better serve the American people.
