Washington, D.C. — In a bold move aimed at overhauling the federal bureaucracy, President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Indian American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will head the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).* Trump, who will take office on January 20, expressed his enthusiasm for the appointment, declaring, “I am pleased to announce that the Great Elon Musk, working in conjunction with American Patriot Vivek Ramaswamy, will lead the Department of Government Efficiency.” The formation of DOGE has been touted as a critical component of Trump’s “Save America” movement, aimed at reducing government waste and inefficiency.
Musk, known for his innovative approach and ambitious projects, commented on the initiative, stating, “This will send shockwaves through the system, and anyone involved in government waste, which is a lot of people!” The tech mogul's involvement signals a shift towards incorporating entrepreneurial strategies in government operations. Ramaswamy, marking a historic moment as the first Indian American to join Trump’s administration, is expected to collaborate closely with Musk to dismantle bureaucratic hurdles, slash excessive regulations, and restructure federal agencies. Trump emphasized the need for an “entrepreneurial approach to government never seen before,” likening the effort to the urgency and scale of the Manhattan Project. “Together, these two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my administration to drive large-scale structural reform,” Trump stated. He highlighted the importance of eliminating the estimated $6.5 trillion in annual government spending that is plagued by waste and fraud.
The Department of Government Efficiency is set to provide strategic guidance from outside government, partnering with the White House and the Office of Management and Budget to foster significant changes. Trump expressed confidence that Musk and Ramaswamy will deliver a smaller, more efficient government, celebrating their efforts as a gift to the nation in time for the 250th Anniversary of The Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026. “I look forward to Elon and Vivek making changes to the federal bureaucracy with an eye on efficiency and, at the same time, making life better for all Americans,” Trump concluded, underscoring the administration’s commitment to accountability to “WE THE PEOPLE.” As the new administration prepares for its term, the establishment of DOGE represents a pivotal moment in the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and government reform, promising to challenge the status quo and reshape the future of federal operations.
