Vivek Ramaswami, co-director of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), accused Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) of shredding 208 executive orders after repealing them on Thursday. praised.
“Well done, @GovofCO. Please send that shredder to DOGE next month,” Ramaswamy wrote in a post on Thursday. Social platformreacts to photos of police destroying documents.
Ramaswamy's new role will aim to cut wasteful spending and reduce ineffective federal government measures. He, along with Elon Musk, will likely identify outdated laws and outdated regulations impacting Americans that need to be repealed.
But in Polis' case, the paper used in the order, which dates back to 1920, will be recycled and used for state art projects.
“This is not the end of the 208 executive orders we are revoking today,” Polis said. Statement regarding X.
“The paper they are printed on will be recycled and turned into a beautiful collage reflecting Colorado's iconic landscapes created by Colorado's talented artist Joe Molina, which will be displayed in the Governor's Office. “Government becomes more efficient.” ”
Recently, DOGE has attracted the attention of some on the progressive left who support an economics-first approach to politics. This increased interest in cutting excessive government spending shows some overlap between the left and the right, and could lead to unlikely alliances in the new Trump era. .
