The world of tech and American entrepreneurship has been shaken by an unexpected announcement from the President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump. In a resounding tweet, Trump revealed his intention to entrust the management of a brand new department, the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DGE), to two leading figures: Elon Musk, the visionary genius behind Tesla and SpaceX, and Vivek Ramaswamy, entrepreneur and rising figure on the economic scene.
This dramatic turn of events is part of the vast program of reorganization and rationalization of the state apparatus that Trump has named the “Save America” initiative. By appointing Musk and Ramaswamy to head the DGE, humorously renamed “Doge” by the President-elect, Trump is sending a strong message about his determination to combat inefficiency and waste within the federal administration.
The reactions to this announcement were not long in coming. Elon Musk, always eager for a challenge, has declared that the DGE will be “the Manhattan Project of our time,” underscoring the magnitude of the task facing this new entity. He has also promised to target as a priority those involved in the waste of public funds, pointing to a problem that, according to him, is corrupting the functioning of the State.
Trump’s idea of involving the private sector in the reform of the federal administration echoes his vision of a more entrepreneurial governance. Indeed, he intends to give companies and business leaders the opportunity to bring their expertise to rethink government structures and processes.
This strategy is part of a broader objective of reducing federal spending, with a colossal annual budget of $6.5 trillion. Trump has set an ambitious deadline for the work of the DGE: July 4, 2026, a symbolic date marking the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. This deadline, presented as a gift to the American people, aims to offer a leaner, more efficient and more accountable government to its citizens.
In this dynamic of renewal, Trump also unveiled other key appointments, such as that of former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as US Ambassador to Israel. Similarly, figures such as Pete Hegseth, John Ratcliffe and William McGinley have been selected to occupy key positions within the incoming administration.
In short, this disruptive announcement marks the beginning of an era of radical changes within the American government apparatus. With such emblematic figures as Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy at the helm, the DGE promises to be a laboratory of innovative ideas and bold actions, aimed at redefining the way government works and restoring citizens’ trust in their institutions.