Ramaswamy and Musk Aim to Overhaul Government with Bold Efficiency Plans

Vivek Ramaswamy, co-chief of the Department of Government Efficiency alongside Elon Musk, has announced plans to eliminate federal agencies and reduce the number of civil servants as part of a cost-cutting initiative under the Trump administration. Ramaswamy aims to downsize the government significantly, citing a legal backdrop that supports such changes. He plans to evaluate the roles of up to four million civil servants and suggests relocating some agencies outside Washington for greater accountability. The department aims to complete its work by July 4, 2026, and then dissolve.