Staff Reports
In a bold move that’s got everyone buzzing, President-elect Donald Trump has appointed none other than Tesla CEO Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a shiny new initiative dubbed DOGE—yes, you read that right. This isn’t just any task; it’s a call to assemble a band of small-government crusaders ready to take a chisel to the bloated federal budget. The duo isn’t officially part of the government, but they are poised to chop away at excess and inefficiencies while cozying up with the White House Office of Management and Budget. If there were any doubts that trimming the fat is on the agenda, those were promptly dispelled on a recent episode of One Nation with Brian Kilmeade.
The discussion took a turn when Kilmeade, perhaps sensing the revolution brewing, asked Congressman Waltz if it’s actually feasible to slice a trillion or two out of the federal budget. Waltz, clearly not one to back down from a challenge, jumped in with enthusiasm. He emphasized the transformational prowess of business minds like Musk and Ramaswamy in reshaping industries such as space, automotive, and energy sectors. His message was straightforward: the fiscal dumpster fire the government has become needs immediate attention, and waiting for a financial apocalypse isn’t an option. One has to wonder if he accidentally read from the Republican Party’s how-to guide on budget cutting—it’s that on point.
Ramaswamy, who has made headlines before for his no-nonsense approach, hinted at the possibility of eliminating entire agencies under Trump’s watch. This led many to indulge in some light speculation about the fate of the Department of Education—an agency Ramaswamy has wanted to ax since his own bid for the presidency. It’s as if he’s gearing up for a bureaucratic lemonade stand, where unwanted agencies are tossed out like yesterday’s trash.
Waltz says DOGE cutting trillions of government spending is 'practical' outlook https://t.co/5HJSfqEhmI
— Nexus (@GOVALERTS) December 8, 2024
Meanwhile, Musk—the man who made headlines for his radical staff reductions after purchasing Twitter (oops, we mean X)—continues to embody the spirit of efficiency. After his takeover, Musk reportedly streamlined the platform by slashing its workforce to less than 2,000, proving that his approach to business is to cut costs first and ask questions never. If this is any indication of the direction DOGE is headed, one can expect a lean, mean, budget-fighting machine to emerge from the chaos.
In other exciting developments, Waltz has been appointed as Trump’s national security advisor following the election, which, naturally, requires him to vacate his congressional seat in Florida. This little political game of musical chairs has left some eyebrows raised but is just another example of how Trump is shaking up Washington. With the promise of a more fiscally responsible government hanging in the air, the DOGE initiative from Musk and Ramaswamy might just be what the doctor ordered for a nation tired of fiscal irresponsibility. All in all, it appears that change is in the air—whether the left is ready for it or not.
