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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has issued a call for individuals to join its initiative to streamline federal operations. In a post on X, DOGE emphasized its need for “super high-IQ small-government revolutionaries” committed to cutting costs through unglamorous yet impactful work.
The tweet underscored the need for full-time dedication, stating, “We don’t need more part-time idea generators.” Aspiring candidates were invited to submit their CVs for review by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, with only the top 1% being considered.
Department of Government Efficiency post on X read: “We are very grateful to the thousands of Americans who have expressed interest in helping us at DOGE. We don’t need more part-time idea generators. We need super high-IQ small-government revolutionaries willing to work 80+ hours per week on unglamorous cost-cutting. If that’s you, DM this account with your CV. Elon & Vivek will review the top 1% of applicants.”
DOGE also reassured the public of its mission to optimize the use of taxpayer funds, tweeting: “Working overtime to ensure your tax dollars will be spent wisely!” The department aims to overhaul inefficiencies within the federal government through strategic cost-cutting measures.
Elon Musk, co-head of DOGE, highlighted the challenges of this initiative. In a tweet, he noted, “Even a brief stint in government by people with high competence and integrity would greatly help America.” Acknowledging the lack of financial incentives and the potential for resistance, Musk added, “Indeed, this will be tedious work, make lots of enemies & compensation is zero. What a great deal!”
Vivek Ramaswamy, who has been vocal about his support for DOGE, criticized the inefficiencies of federal bureaucracies. In a tweet, he contrasted DOGE’s mission with the current state of government, where many officials “do little or no work” while earning salaries that exceed their contributions.
Speaking to Fox News, Ramaswamy compared DOGE’s mission to the Manhattan Project, calling it an opportunity to solve a “man-made problem”. He stressed the importance of addressing inefficiencies to save taxpayer money and restore self-governance, stating, “Nature-made problems are often hard to solve, but the bloated federal bureaucracy is a man-made problem. That means there is definitely a man-made solution.”
On November 12, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump announced that Musk and Ramaswamy will co-lead the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). DOGE aims to streamline federal operations, cut excessive spending, and reduce waste within government agencies. This partnership will focus on reforming and restructuring the federal bureaucracy to enhance accountability and efficiency.
Trump expressed confidence in the duo’s potential to drive transformative change, describing DOGE’s mission as “the Manhattan Project of our time.” According to Trump, their work will help liberate the US economy and make government more accountable to citizens. Musk echoed this sentiment, stating, “This will send shockwaves through the system,” as they aim to eliminate inefficiencies in government.
Ramaswamy and Musk’s goals under DOGE are expected to conclude by July 4, 2026, marking America’s 250th anniversary. Trump noted this date as symbolic, aiming to present a “smaller government, with more efficiency and less bureaucracy” as a gift to the nation. The pair will work closely with the White House and the Office of Management & Budget to implement a streamlined, entrepreneurial approach to governance, unprecedented in scale.
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