Breaking News: Trump to Establish Department of Government Efficiency
In a bold move to streamline government operations, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is set to sign one of his first executive orders targeting the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), according to a report by Semafor. The department’s mandate will involve a comprehensive overhaul of federal software systems to align with private-sector standards, with a primary focus on modernizing information technology infrastructure across various government agencies.
Leading this ambitious initiative are tech moguls Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. While Musk and Ramaswamy have been tasked with spearheading efforts to streamline bureaucracy, reduce regulations, eliminate wasteful spending, and revamp federal agencies, Ramaswamy will not be directly involved with DOGE as he gears up for a gubernatorial run in Ohio, as per sources close to him.
Politico disclosed that Ramaswamy is expected to officially announce his candidacy by the end of January, marking a strategic shift in his political aspirations. Meanwhile, Trump has emphasized that the DOGE panel, although lacking formal authority under federal law, will play a pivotal role in overseeing a significant downsizing of the government apparatus.
According to details obtained by Semafor from an exclusive fact sheet, the Department of Government Efficiency will collaborate closely with the Office of Management and Budget and other government agencies to reduce the federal workforce, slash spending, and alleviate regulatory burdens. The ambitious agenda of DOGE aims to usher in a new era of efficiency and accountability within the U.S. government.
As the wheels are set in motion for this groundbreaking endeavor, the team assembled by Trump is gearing up to embark on a mission to transform the bureaucratic landscape of Washington. Stay tuned for updates on this unfolding story as the Department of Government Efficiency takes shape under the leadership of Musk and Ramaswamy.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned for the latest updates on this monumental development in U.S. governance.
