U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced that he will establish a new agency called "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) during his second term, led by technology giant Elon Musk and entrepreneurs Co-led by Vivek Ramaswamy. The purpose is to reduce government waste and simplify administrative agencies, which has attracted widespread attention and controversy from the outside world.
Plan to establish DOGE, Department of Government Efficiency
Trump said in a statement on Tuesday that the new department will focus on tearing down government red tape, slashing redundant regulations and wasteful spending, and restructuring federal agencies. "These two great Americans will pave the way for my administration to be streamlined and run more efficiently,"
However, it remains unclear how the department will operate, particularly whether it will require congressional approval. Even if the Republicans fully control Congress, they may not necessarily be enthusiastic about such a large-scale government reform package. In addition, many of Musk's companies have profit-making contracts with the government, which may involve conflicts of interest and raise questions from the outside world.
It is understood that the "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) will not be an official government agency, but an unofficial organization, so Musk and others do not need to disclose assets, avoid interests, etc.
Musk and Ramaswamy’s roles at DOGE?
Musk stated in a statement: "This initiative will cause a huge shock within the system and take action against those involved in government waste." He also revealed that the department will fully disclose its actions and launch a ranking list to publish the most ridiculous taxes. Wasted case.
Ramaswamy tweeted succinctly: "Shut it down!" echoing his campaign campaign to abolish the FBI, Department of Education and Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Ramaswamy said on the show that DOGE is not just about restoring efficiency but also self-governance.
DOGE Goal: Eliminate Fraud and Waste within Six Months
Trump mentioned the idea of the department as early as September at his economic policy conference, saying that within six months of taking office, he would develop a plan to eliminate fraud and improper payments and save trillions of dollars in expenses. He emphasized that this is the first step to reduce government spending and achieve economic goals.
Ramaswamy had proposed during the campaign that the president had the power to directly dismantle federal agencies, and this nomination further consolidated his reform stance.
Doubts abound: Is a $2 trillion cut really feasible?
Musk has said on the campaign trail that he is confident of cutting at least $2 trillion from the nation's $6.5 trillion budget. However, economists and experts are skeptical. Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers believes that it will be difficult to find $200 billion in cuts, while Glenn Hubbard, former dean of Columbia Business School, bluntly said, “If we don’t use Social Security, Medicare and the defense budget , this is almost impossible."
Federal unions and critics' concerns
Federal employee unions sharply criticized the proposal, saying it paves the way for mass layoffs. Union President Everett Kelly said: "Musk and Trump only care about their own interests, which has nothing to do with improving government efficiency or improving the lives of ordinary Americans." Whether the Government Efficiency Department can gain broad support still needs to be Time verification. Critics argue that focusing solely on government waste may not truly solve the fiscal problem unless more big spending projects are involved.
DOGE future outlook
In his statement, Trump promised that the work of the Department of Government Effectiveness would end on July 4, 2026, as a gift to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the (Declaration of Independence). He said: "A smaller, more efficient and less bureaucratic government would be the best gift to the United States." As the proposal advances further, it remains to be seen whether the plan can truly achieve its ambitious goals. It is a big unknown, but it will undoubtedly bring an unprecedented reform storm to the operation of the US government.
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