Summary

The “Department of Government Efficiency” won’t be a real government agency. In fact, it won’t even be part of the federal government.

Led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, the advisory commission aims to cut $2 trillion in spending, reduce regulations, and downsize the federal workforce.

Critics question its effectiveness, given its outsider status, potential conflicts of interest with Musk’s businesses, and Ramaswamy’s focus on mass layoffs and agency eliminations.

While some praise its potential for reforms, others warn it may undermine civil service and prioritize “slash-and-burn” cuts over thoughtful changes.

  • Kilometers_OBrien@startrek.website
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    21 hours ago

    Their faces look like they’re both trying to molest the same small child and they have to somehow come to an agreement over how to take turns.

    Why do these types always have that child rapist look in their eyes?