Elon Musk Appointed Minister? What Does the Minister of Efficiency Do?

19.11.2024 - 23:30

The U.S. went to the polls on November 5 to elect its new president, and Donald Trump emerged victorious. One of Trump’s biggest supporters during the campaign was none other than tech billionaire Elon Musk. Speculation about Musk receiving a government role had been swirling, and now it’s official. President Trump announced Elon Musk’s appointment alongside entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to the newly created position.

What is Musk’s new role, and what does a Minister of Efficiency actually do? Find out all the details!

Did Elon Musk Become a Minister?

Elon Musk was one of Donald Trump’s biggest supporters during the U.S. election process. After the elections, there was much speculation about whether Musk would be appointed to an important position. Donald Trump has now announced that Elon Musk has been given a ministerial role.

What Minister Did Elon Musk Become?

Elon Musk has been appointed as the Secretary of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in Trump’s cabinet. In his announcement, Trump stated that Musk would lead this role in collaboration with Ramaswamy. Musk expressed his excitement about his new role through a post on his social media account.

What Is the Secretary of Government Efficiency, and What Do They Do?

In his statement, Trump outlined the responsibilities of the Secretary of Government Efficiency, which include:

Eliminating government bureaucracy
Reducing excessive regulations
Cutting wasteful spending
Restructuring federal agencies

Elon Musk and his collaborator, Ramaswamy, will provide external advice and guidance to the government, creating an unprecedented entrepreneurial approach within the U.S. administration. The Secretary of Government Efficiency will work in coordination with the White House and the Office of Management and Budget.

What Is DOGE?

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is the abbreviation for the newly established ministry. Trump mentioned that the goals of DOGE have been in the works for a long time and that this plan will evolve into a “Manhattan Project” of sorts. It’s reported that Musk and Ramaswamy will aim to reduce the federal government’s $6.5 trillion annual spending and work towards liberating the U.S. economy.