President-elect Donald Trump announced Elon Musk as the head of the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency with the abbreviation DOGE, with the mission of streamlining federal operations. Musk entrepreneur and Trump ally Vivek Ramaswamy, will work to reduce government size and costs, aiming to complete their goals by July 4, 2026. Details on DOGE’s size and specific objectives remain unclear. In a quote, Trump emphasized an intent to liberate the economy and increase government accountability.
