Summary
The “Department of Government Efficiency” won’t be a real government agency. In fact, it won’t even be part of the federal government.
Led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, the advisory commission aims to cut $2 trillion in spending, reduce regulations, and downsize the federal workforce.
Critics question its effectiveness, given its outsider status, potential conflicts of interest with Musk’s businesses, and Ramaswamy’s focus on mass layoffs and agency eliminations.
While some praise its potential for reforms, others warn it may undermine civil service and prioritize “slash-and-burn” cuts over thoughtful changes.
A department led by anthropomorphized ketamine and cocaine. What could go wrong?
(No idea if Ramaswamy is on coke, but he sure gives off coked-up, business school frat boy vibes)