Trump appoints Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead department of government efficiency

WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the department of government efficiency (DOGE).

Their mission is to reduce bureaucracy, cut wasteful spending, and reorganise federal agencies. This initiative aims to create a smaller, more efficient government by the 250th anniversary of American Independence.

"I am pleased to announce that the Great Elon Musk, working in conjunction with American Patriot Vivek Ramaswamy, will lead the department of government efficiency (DOGE)," Trump announced.

Reacting to Trump's announcement, Musk on X wrote, "Department of Government Efficiency. The merch will be (Fire emojis)."

Ramaswamy also reacted to the announcement by tagging Musk in X post and wrote, "We will not go gently."

Ramaswamy becomes the first Indian American selected by Trump for his administration, which begins January 20 next year.

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