Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy propose federal workforce cuts ahead of Trump's return to office

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy met with Republican lawmakers to discuss reducing the federal workforce. They propose moving employees from low productivity government jobs to the private sector, aligning with former President Trump's upcoming Department of Government Efficiency initiative. Musk emphasized the need to transition workers to more impactful roles in the private sector. This plan aims to cut budgets and regulations, reflecting Trump's vision for a leaner government. The initiative is set to begin when Trump takes office next month. Public opinion is divided. Supporters see it as a necessary change, while critics question the feasibility of transitioning government workers to private sector roles. Concerns include potential skill mismatches and the impact on essential services.