Democrats join advisory commission for Trump's incoming administration led by Musk and Ramaswamy

This week, Reps. Jared Moskowitz and Greg Landsman became the first Democrats to join the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an advisory commission for Donald Trump's upcoming administration. The commission, led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, lacks legal status and real power. Moskowitz expressed support for potential efficiency improvements in government, while acknowledging the challenges of bipartisan agreement on spending cuts. Some Democrats, like Sen. Bernie Sanders, have shown interest in reducing defense spending, but cutting Social Security remains a contentious issue. The participation of Moskowitz and Landsman may aim to foster bipartisanship amid political polarization. However, the effectiveness of the DOGE commission and its appeal to voters remains uncertain.