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Elon Musk's appointment to lead DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) promises to overhaul US public administration, but what is Trump's real goal?
In a surprise move, Donald Trump announced the creation of DOGE, the Office of Government Efficiency, and appointed none other than Elon Musk to head the operation. The main goal of the new department is to cut costs, streamline government structure, and bring more efficiency to the public system. But why did Trump choose Elon Musk and what exactly does he hope to achieve with this innovation?
The announcement that Elon Musk will take over leadership of DOGE surprised many, especially since the new department does not follow the traditional mold of American government agencies.
In reality, DOGE is structured as a sort of “government think tank,” with Musk and Vivek Ramaswami acting as advisors to identify and implement sweeping reforms.
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Trump and Elon Musk want results
Trump has a clear vision for the department: to reduce costs, cut red tape and bring a more agile and innovative approach to public administration.
With his experience at companies like Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk brings a mindset of efficiency and results to government. He promises that DOGE will be transparent, with its actions published on the X platform (formerly Twitter), where the public will be able to follow each step of the reforms.
One of Musk's ambitious goals is to reduce government spending by up to $2 trillion, which could have a significant impact on the economy, including possible tax cuts for citizens.
New opportunities
For Vivek Ramaswami, the partnership with Elon Musk on DOGE is an opportunity to optimize public administration to the maximum. A former presidential candidate, Ramaswami believes that eliminating fraud and waste is the first step towards more efficient management.
He claims that the new department will be able to transform the government structure in up to six months, with a direct impact on reducing expenses and improving the efficiency of the public sector.
The DOGE proposal, led by Elon Musk, is in line with Trump's previous efforts to combat waste during his first term.
However, the ultimate goal is even more audacious: create a model of efficiency that can serve as an example for other countries. According to economists, Musk and Ramaswami's goal will require audits and a critical look at government operations, but many believe that Musk's experience in the private sector could make this vision a reality.
Paradigm change
Elon Musk's appointment at DOGE has generated divided opinions. For supporters, his leadership could represent a paradigm shift, combining corporate pragmatism and technological innovation in a more efficient and transparent public management model.
Critics, however, warn of possible conflicts of interest, questioning whether Musk could use his position to favor his companies.
With an ambitious deadline to achieve results by July 4, 2026, Trump seeks to transform DOGE into a mark of his administration, offering a leaner and less costly public administration for the American people.
