‘First buddy’: Elon earns family status in Trump world as Musk expands political footprint
WEST PALM BEACH, FL— Tech billionaire Elon Musk is spending more time at Mar-a-Lago following last week's big win, traveling more often with President-elect Donald Trump, and the Trump family's “uncle” gained a position. “Elon has earned uncle status,” said Kai Trump, the president-elect's granddaughter. Posted on X over the weekendaccompanied by a photo of […]
What is DOGE, the new department Musk and Ramaswamy will lead under the Trump administration?
(NEXSTAR) – President-elect Donald Trump announced that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will team up to lead the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). But what does the department do? Named with an obvious nod Meme Cryptocurrency DogecoinDOGE is not actually a government agency. Instead, he would work outside of government to “dismantle government […]
Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy could use private sector methods to slash government jobs
If you work for the federal government, there's a good chance you'll receive a pink paper, or at least a severance package before joining the new Trump administration, according to On the Money. Reported. In a move to tame the Leviathan known as the vast federal workforce, President-elect Donald Trump is creating a new Department […]
Stephen King addresses 'rumors' about Musk insults, X ban
Author Stephen King mocked tech billionaire Elon Musk on Wednesday, addressing rumors that he was removed from social platform X. “There seems to be a rumor going around that I called Trump's new first lady, the masked man.” Wang Said in X's post. “I didn't, but it just didn't occur to me. There are also […]
Warren: Musk, Ramaswamy leading government waste office 'seems REALLY efficient'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) joked Thursday about President-elect Trump's decision to appoint Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy as co-chairs of a new government efficiency commission. In a post on . President Trump has named Musk and Ramaswamy to lead the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which will “provide advice and guidance from outside the […]
Elizabeth Warren gets sarcastic after Trump taps Musk, Ramaswamy for DOGE: ‘Yeah, this seems REALLY efficient’
After President-elect Donald Trump announced that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswami would lead the Office of Government Efficiency, an effort to root out waste in government, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren criticized Trump's decision. He criticized President Trump and suggested that the two were nominated. carry out the work of one person. In a post on […]
Trump’s Musk and Ramaswamy appointments spark conflict of interest fears – US politics live | US news
Ramaswamy and Musk to head 'government efficiency' department, raising concerns about conflict of interest The announcement that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy would lead a new non-governmental organization, the Ministry of Government Efficiency, immediately raised questions about conflicts of interest. CNN notes that both men “lead companies with existing and lucrative government contracts.” Mr. Musk […]
Trump ally Elon Musk doubles down on calls to prosecute Dr. Fauci
Elon Musk, the tech giant who advises President-elect Donald Trump, has doubled down on calls for the prosecution of former chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci. “My pronouns are still indicted/Fauci.” Mr. Musk wrote about X on tuesday. The post was in response to a pro-Trump account with the handle “Insurrection Barbie.” “Mr. Fauci retired […]
Elon Musk says the Department of Government Efficiency’s actions will be online
Elon Musk, who was selected by President-elect Donald Trump to head the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) along with former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, shared some insight into X on Tuesday about how the department will operate. Musk said the department is open to suggestions and concerns from ordinary Americans about how the government […]
Trump selects Elon Musk to lead government efficiency department | Donald Trump
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the newly created Department of Government Efficiency. Despite its name, the department is not a government agency. Trump said in a statement that Musk and Ramaswamy will work together from outside the government to provide “advice and guidance” […]