Musk and Ramaswamy to discuss government efficiency with U.S. lawmakers

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Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are set to meet with U.S. lawmakers on Capitol Hill to discuss plans for reducing the federal government. They have been appointed by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Department of Government Efficiency, focusing on cutting federal jobs and programs. This initiative, part of Trump's "Save America" agenda, aims for significant budget cuts. Musk and Ramaswamy will collaborate with the White House's Office of Management and Budget, led by Russ Vought, to implement these changes. They plan to establish a "DOGE caucus" in Congress to track spending cuts. Despite their lack of public service experience, Musk and Ramaswamy have strong business backgrounds and support Trump's policies. Critics have raised concerns about transparency and accountability in their advisory role, especially regarding potential cuts to popular programs like Social Security and Medicare.


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