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Trump Appoints Musk to Lead “Doge” Initiative to Slash Bureaucracy. President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Elon Musk to lead a newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) aimed at reducing bureaucracy. Biotech investor Vivek Ramaswamy will collaborate with Musk in the initiative, which uses the acronym “Doge” in reference to Musk’s favorite cryptocurrency, Dogecoin. Trump stated that Musk and Ramaswamy will advise the White House on large-scale structural reforms to streamline government functions and cut inefficiency. Trump also named Fox News host Pete Hegseth as defense secretary. According to Trump, Doge’s mission is to reduce federal bureaucracy, slash excessive regulations, and eliminate wasteful expenditures across federal agencies. Musk has called for $2 trillion in cuts to federal spending and the elimination of numerous federal agencies, citing overlaps in responsibilities. Trump likened the Doge initiative to the Manhattan Project, saying Musk and Ramaswamy’s work would be a transformative effort in governance. Trump expects Musk and Ramaswamy to complete their government efficiency work by July 4, 2026, marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. Independence. Following the announcement, Musk posted on X calling it a “threat to bureaucracy,” while Ramaswamy emphasized their commitment with “we will not go gently.” Trump also announced former congressman John Ratcliffe as CIA director and Kristi Noem as secretary of homeland security, raising questions about experience and influence in key roles.
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