Musk and Ramaswamy to discuss government efficiency with U.S. lawmakers
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are set to meet with U.S. lawmakers on Capitol Hill to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's plans for government restructuring. They will lead the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency, focusing on cutting federal jobs and programs. This initiative aims to implement significant budget cuts, with Musk and Ramaswamy collaborating with the White House's Office of Management and Budget. They have expressed readiness to tackle government inefficiencies, despite lacking formal public service experience. A new "DOGE caucus" has been established in Congress to address wasteful spending, with plans for transparency and public input. Critics have raised concerns about the lack of accountability in this advisory role, especially regarding proposed budget cuts.