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Trump's New Department of Government Efficiency
Trump announces a new Department of Government Efficiency to be led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, focusing on transparency and eliminating waste.
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- What is Ramaswamy's perspective on Trump's new initiative?
- Ramaswamy, a former presidential candidate and Trump ally, supports Trump's vision, urging Democrats to give Trump a chance to improve their lives.
- Who will lead the new Department of Government Efficiency?
- Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a new Department of Government Efficiency, advising the White House and Office of Management and Budget on government reform.
- How will the department ensure transparency and accountability?
- The department's funding source is not specified; its actions will be publicly posted online for transparency, including a "leaderboard" tracking government spending.
- What is the department's primary goal regarding government spending?
- Trump aims to tackle "massive waste and fraud" within the $6.5 trillion government budget via this new department.
- Will Musk's role require him to leave his current business positions?
- Musk's involvement doesn't involve becoming a government employee, and he'll maintain his leadership roles in X, Tesla, and SpaceX.