Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, and Vivek Ramaswamy, a former presidential candidate and biotech entrepreneur, are set to visit Capitol Hill to engage with Republican lawmakers on ways to reduce waste in the federal government. This initiative comes shortly after the establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) by President-elect Trump.
The duo will hold meetings with key legislators in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, demonstrating their commitment to collaborating with Congress to cut down on misuse of taxpayer funds. They are scheduled to participate in the inaugural Senate DOGE Caucus meeting chaired by Sen. Joni Ernst and later attend a bipartisan event hosted by House Speaker Mike Johnson.
During these meetings, discussions will revolve around major reform ideas aimed at achieving regulatory rescissions, administrative reductions, and cost savings, all while emphasizing the principle of limited government. Musk and Ramaswamy have outlined their vision for DOGE in an op-ed, focusing on identifying waste and regulations that can be eliminated through the executive branch.
The entrepreneurs have pledged to eliminate entire government agencies through the DOGE initiative by July 4, 2026. With Republicans poised to control the White House and both legislative chambers, there is significant interest in supporting the agency's efforts. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer plans to establish a Delivering on Government Efficiency Subcommittee to collaborate with DOGE in investigating wasteful spending and streamlining federal agencies.
Trump has expressed his hopes for DOGE to become a transformative project akin to the Manhattan Project, emphasizing the long-held aspirations of Republican politicians regarding government efficiency. The proactive engagement of Musk and Ramaswamy underscores a concerted effort to drive meaningful change in government operations.
