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Trump Picks Musk, Ramaswamy, to Lead Dept. of Govt Efficiency

Trump Picks Musk, Ramaswamy, to Lead Dept. of Govt Efficiency

Above: Elon Musk (L) shakes hands with Donald Trump during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Oct. 5, 2024. Image copyright: Anna Moneymaker/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images

The Spin

Musk, Ramaswamy, and Hegseth's jobs are clear: to break the establishment status quo, disrupt the political norms that have damaged America, and deliver a federal government that truly acts on behalf of the people. For far too long, the swamp of bureaucratic red tape and an entrenched belief in forever wars have benefited the interests of the few rather than the many. With these appointments, Trump will be a breath of fresh air and finally jolt the country back in the right direction.

Underneath the irony of Trump's decision to place two individuals in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency lies deep concern over the appointments made by the pres.-elect. While Musk may have been demoted to a joint job that won't exist in 18 months, placing government contractors in charge of federal spending oversight is questionable. Alongside the appointment of a Fox host lacking any profound political experience as secretary of defense, it doesn't take a genius to predict that the Trump administration will soon begin to unravel.

Metaculus Prediction

There's a 2% chance that Elon Musk will hold a major political office in the US before Feb. 2033, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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