Politics
Donald Trump Chooses Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to Reduce Government Waste
President-elect Donald Trump recently named billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy as the heads of a new initiative to overhaul federal government operations, which will be called the Department of Government Efficiency.
In his announcement, Trump highlighted the duo’s combined potential to dramatically reshape the U.S. government, reducing unnecessary bureaucracy and rethinking federal agency structures.
Trump likened this effort to a modern-day “Manhattan Project,” stressing the monumental scope of the proposed changes.
He stated that the agency, informally referred to as “DOGE,” aims to accomplish long-held Republican goals of cutting through red tape and making the government more responsive to American citizens.
Elon Musk, known for revolutionizing industries with companies like Tesla and SpaceX, is no stranger to large-scale innovation.
His involvement signals a shift toward a more business-minded approach to government, one where entrepreneurial principles could lead to streamlined processes and reduced spending.
Meanwhile, Vivek Ramaswamy, who recently campaigned on promises of shaking up Washington’s status quo, brings a fresh perspective on political reform.
Together, Musk and Ramaswamy are expected to focus on eliminating waste and inefficiency in the federal government’s $6.5 trillion budget, targeting areas of excessive spending and operational waste that have long been sources of frustration for Americans.
In his announcement, Trump emphasized that Musk and Ramaswamy will collaborate closely with the White House and the Office of Management and Budget.
The goal is not just to reduce spending but to reinvent government systems in a way that serves the American people more effectively.
Trump expressed confidence in their ability to bring “advice and guidance from outside government,” leveraging their combined experience in both the private sector and political realms.
He envisions a streamlined government that prioritizes accountability to taxpayers.
Beyond cutting costs, the president-elect hopes this effort will empower American businesses and workers by reducing burdensome regulations that often slow economic growth.
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has shared that she has forgiven those who betrayed her husband during the 2023 general elections.
She revealed this as she marked a new age, reflecting on what the future holds. She emphasized that she holds no grudge against anyone.
“I do not have anything against anyone. The question is how I stopped feeling the betrayal? I knew the grace factor was evident, and the Holy Spirit continually comforted me. I chose never to avenge myself, understanding that it is God’s prerogative. Mine is to thank Him for fighting for us. If God decides to fight your battles and you have won, is there anything else that God missed and you wanted to fix? Nothing. So, let it go.”
Paul Ibe, spokesperson to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of laying the groundwork to manipulate the 2027 general elections.
Speaking during a YouTube interview, Ibe alleged that the ruling party, led by President Bola Tinubu, has run out of achievements to show after more than two years in office. This has resorted to silencing opposition voices and critical institutions.
According to him, APC is working to weaken independent media, civil society groups, and political opponents. They insists that the clampdown is part of a wider strategy to retain power.
“They have nothing to offer after two years of holding on to the mandate,” Ibe said. “The only way left for them is to start preparing to rig, and the process is already in motion.”
Additionally, he went on to describe Nigeria’s current political climate as a drift into dictatorship, recalling the heavy price paid by activists who fought for democracy in the past.
“The democracy we’ve had since 1999 came at a huge sacrifice. Many lives were lost in the struggle,” he said. “Those heroes would be turning in their graves to see what is happening now. People like Sowore are being harassed and intimidated, and that shows where we are heading.”
Nigerian singer, Charly Boy, has spoken on the resumption of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as she resumed her duties in the National Assembly after her suspension.
The singer took to social media to show his support for the senator, praising her while warning others, including Akpabio, that she is not someone to be easily dealt with.
He wrote “Una don hear say Senator Natasha don enter National Assembly? You can’t mess with an Alpha woman like that. It seems like they have exhausted their lies; the only available option is to unseal or face international sanctions. Akpabio, be careful next time, no be all women be ntanta.”
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