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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 shakes hands with Donald Trump 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 ratherover 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 theDOGE Department of Government Efficiency lies deep concern over the appointments made by the pres.-elect. While Musk mayhas have been demoted to a joint job that won't exist in 18 months, placing government contractors in charge of federal spending oversight is questionabledisastrous. Alongside the appointment of a Fox host lacking any profound political experience as defense secretary of defense, it doesn't take a genius to predict that the Trump administrationadmin. will soon begin to unravel.

Metaculus Prediction

There's a 2% chance that Musk will hold a major political office in the US before Feb. 1, 2033, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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