American President elect, Donald J. Trump has announced that Space X and the social media X owner, Elon Musk will be leading the Department of Government Efficency (“DOGE”) under his new administration.
To lead alongside Mr. Musk in this outfit is biotech entrepreneur and politician, Vivek Ramaswamy.
According to a statement released from the camp of the President elect, “these two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies – Essential to the “Save America” Movement.”
Furthermore, these two are to work together to drive out what has been described as “the massive waste and fraud which exists throughout our annual $6.5 Trillion Dollars of Government Spending,” adding that their work is to ensure the liberation of American economy and to make the U.S government accountable to “WE THE PEOPLE.”
Meanwhile, a stipulated date has been given for the conclusion of their mandate, The statement indicated that their work will concldue no later than July 4, 2026.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have been staunch supporters of Donald Trump in the just ended election, with both making several appearances in Donald Trump’s campaign rallies and sharing strong opinions on republican policies.
Elon’s net worth is said to have risen significantly following Donald Trump’s victory in the election. According to Bloomberg’s Billonaires Index, the Tesla CEO’s net worth rose to $314 billion as of November, 2024.
In 2022, Elon Musk secured the acquisition of the social media platform, Twitter, now called X in a $44 billion deal in his so called quest to fight “wokeness” and ensure free speech. He made several changes to the platform and later lifted a ban placed on Donald Trump’s account under Jack Dorsey’s ownership. Some democrats have accused him of intentionally buying the social media platform to garner support for the former president and republicans at large.
Meanwhile, Vivek Ramaswamy was in a bid for a republican nomination for the presidential race until January 2024 when he suspended his campaign.
His vocal opposition to ecological, social, and governance (ESG) investing initially brought him notoriety, but his frequent media appearances, particularly on podcasts and unorthodox stances also contributed to his early rise in the presidential race.
The appointment of these individuals follow several changes that the former president has been making since his election.
Source: Dehotpress
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