Two people doing one person's job is really efficient!
"This is a remark made by U.S. Democratic Congresswoman Elizabeth Warren targeting Trump’s plan to establish the 'Department of Government Efficiency' after his re-election, directly mocking Trump himself and his big backer—Musk, who is about to become the head of the 'Department of Government Efficiency.'"
In this regard, some have stated that the reason Trump established the 'Department of Government Efficiency' is to reciprocate the big donor Musk, rewarding him for his all-in efforts that helped him rise to the presidency.
However, there are also reports suggesting that Trump's arrangement of positions for Musk is merely a weasel giving a fox a New Year's greeting, as he secretly keeps a hand in reserve for unexpected needs.
What is the appointment?
On November 12, 2024, local time in the U.S., just six days after being elected president, Trump announced his plan to establish the 'Department of Government Efficiency,' to be co-led by entrepreneur Musk and Ramaswamy. Reports indicate that although this department is not a federal government agency and can only provide advice and guidance externally, both Trump and Musk have given high praise for its formal establishment. Musk stated: 'This is not a threat to democracy, but a threat to bureaucracy... People have no idea how substantial the impact will be!'
Trump stated:
"The Department of Government Efficiency" will "pave the way to dismantle government bureaucracy, reduce excessive regulatory laws and wasteful spending, and restructure federal agencies." It is understood that once the Department of Government Efficiency is operational, it will collaborate with the White House and the Office of Management and Budget to oversee federal agencies regarding public spending, personnel frameworks, and efficiency improvements, reducing administrative waste, cutting fiscal expenditures, and providing guidance on the reduction and reform of federal agencies.
Unverified statements suggest that although the agency is not a government agency, due to its special responsibilities, it will become one of the most powerful institutions in the Trump 2.0 era. Trump has kept a hand in reserve, but that doesn't mean he will trust Musk without reservation; he has also arranged for another heavyweight figure—Ramaswamy—to join the 'Department of Government Efficiency.' Like Musk, Ramaswamy comes from a tech background; he is of Indian descent and holds a significant position in the pharmaceutical technology industry, having founded five companies and having a tremendous influence in the American business world.
It is understood that in 2023, Ramaswamy participated in the presidential election as a Republican. At the beginning of 2024, after Trump entered the race, he immediately chose to withdraw and fully support Trump, currently being an absolute core member of Trump's team. According to reports, Ramaswamy's presence is akin to an insurance that Trump set up for the 'Department of Government Efficiency.' Since the department is not a federal government agency, its leaders are not subject to many restrictions imposed on government employees and possess great flexibility, being able to work directly with the White House and holding significant power under specific circumstances. Therefore, Trump finds it necessary to place trusted confidants to supervise, and Ramaswamy is undoubtedly the most suitable candidate. On one hand, as a billionaire, he possesses substantial influence and can balance Musk; on the other hand, his Indian descent helps Trump expand influence within the South Asian immigrant community, thus garnering votes.
In 2008, when Musk's entrepreneurial plans were stalled due to a funding chain rupture, he sought government assistance and applied for industry subsidies, but the Democratic government rejected him. Subsequently, the relevant bills enacted by the Democrats severely impacted Musk's entrepreneurial plans, leading to a rapid deterioration of his relationship with the Democrats. By the time of the Biden administration, because Biden did not support Musk during his conflicts with the outside world and because related policies upset Tesla during the promotion of the electric vehicle market, Musk's relationship with the Democrats completely broke down, and he turned to collaborate with Trump.
Today you and I are close, but what about tomorrow? This shows that the cooperation between Musk and Trump resembles a dynamic game of 'the enemy of my enemy is my friend,' as their relationship was previously quite poor. Therefore, what will happen when these two similarly high-profile political and business figures step into the political arena together, and what kind of storm will the highly anticipated 'Department of Government Efficiency' bring? Perhaps only time will provide us with the answer.#BabyMarvinf9c7您拥有您值得 