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Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead new government spending cut department

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

2 years ago

Donald Trump has announced the creation of a new government agency aimed at reducing government spending, appointing Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy as its leaders.

Appointment of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have been appointed by Donald Trump as co-chairs of a new department known as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The primary task of this agency will be to cut federal spending and regulate bureaucracy.

This will send shockwaves through the system, and anyone involved in Government waste, which is a lot of people.Elon Musk

Goals and aims of the new agency

DOGE will focus on dismantling bureaucracy and revising the structure of federal agencies, aiming for substantial cuts to the $6.5 trillion annual government spending. The agency will collaborate with the White House and the Office of Management and Budget to implement an entrepreneurial approach to government.

Impact on Dogecoin and cryptocurrencies

Following Trump's presidential victory, the price of Dogecoin, Elon Musk’s favorite cryptocurrency, surged by 150%, peaking above $0.4 for the first time since May 2021. This rise accompanies Musk's appointment to DOGE, marking the strengthening of his relationship with Trump.

The creation of DOGE marks a new phase in the approach to US government finances, aiming to reduce expenses and bureaucracy with business-led initiatives headed by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.

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