How Much Will Donald Trump Pay Elon Musk & Vivek Ramaswamy to Lead DOGE? Absolutely Nothing!

New Delhi, 15 Nov 2024

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have taken on leadership roles in the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) — and they’re doing it for free. The department, created as part of President-elect Donald Trump’s “Save America” initiative, is focused on reducing waste, streamlining federal agencies, and cutting down on bureaucratic red tape.

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Their high-profile, unpaid appointments drew comments from Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, who questioned the efficiency of assigning two leaders to a role she suggested could be done by one. Musk responded by pointing out that neither he nor Ramaswamy would be drawing a paycheck, aligning with the department’s mission to reduce government costs.

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The project’s timeline aligns with Trump’s vision of presenting a more efficient government by July 4, 2026, marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Musk and Ramaswamy’s work in DOGE aims to make a lasting impact on government accountability and operations efficiency.