President-elect Donald Trump has tapped tech mogul Elon Musk to lead the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), alongside entrepreneur and “American patriot” Vivek Ramaswamy. The announcement was made by Trump on November 12, 2024, with Musk sharing the news on his X account the following morning.
Trump emphasized that Musk and Ramaswamy’s appointments aim to “dismantle government bureaucracy, reduce excessive regulations, cut wasteful spending, and restructure federal agencies.” The Department of Government Efficiency will collaborate closely with the White House and the Office of Management and Budget to introduce “an entrepreneurial approach to government,” which Trump describes as unprecedented.
The statement reads, “I am thrilled to announce that Elon Musk, together with Vivek Ramaswamy, will lead DOGE. They will drive the reforms our administration needs to dismantle bureaucracy, slash inefficiencies, and restructure federal agencies — key goals of the ‘Save America’ movement. This initiative will send shockwaves through government and address the vast waste prevalent within the system.”
Dubbed by Musk as potentially “the Manhattan Project of our time,” DOGE is expected to provide critical insights and guidance from outside the government. The department will deliver comprehensive structural reforms to reduce federal inefficiency, ultimately making the government more accountable to “We the People.”
Trump also highlighted the ambitious timeline, with DOGE’s reforms set to conclude by July 4, 2026, to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. “A leaner, more efficient government will be a historic gift to America,” Trump said, adding his confidence in Musk and Ramaswamy’s success.
In addition to Musk and Ramaswamy, Trump announced several other cabinet members, including:
- Lee Zeldin as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
- Mike Waltz as National Security Advisor
- Susie Wiles as White House Chief of Staff
- Tom Homan as Border Czar
- Elise Stefanik as Ambassador to the United Nations
- Stephen Miller as Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy
Musk, CEO of X, Tesla, and Starlink, supported Trump’s campaign with a $75 million contribution to a pro-Trump group, underscoring his commitment to this administration’s vision for America’s future.
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