Musk and Ramaswamy to Lead Government Efficiency Effort

President Trump has appointed Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which aims to reduce government bureaucracy and cut wasteful expenditures. They are actively seeking 'super high-IQ small-government revolutionaries' to join their team, promising a rigorous selection process where only the top 1% of applicants will be reviewed by Musk and Ramaswamy. The department, while not an official government entity, is intended to act as an advisory board that provides guidance on government spending and efficiency reforms. DOGE's mission includes dismantling excessive regulations and restructuring federal agencies, with the expectation that Congress will ultimately have to approve any significant changes. Musk has indicated that the work may be challenging and unrewarding, stating that it involves tedious tasks and could lead to making enemies. The initiative reflects a broader strategy by Trump's administration to streamline government operations.