Billionaires and Musk's Ambitions Shape DOGE and Government Dreams

Donald Trump has appointed Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with the goal of reducing the size and influence of the federal government. Their mission includes cutting government programs, reducing staff, and slashing regulations to save half a trillion dollars. However, they face significant challenges, including resistance from Democrats, bureaucratic inertia, and civil service protections. The initiative echoes past efforts to streamline government, which have often struggled to achieve lasting change.