President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), with a focus on examining funding for non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Ramaswamy expressed the need to scrutinize U.S. government funding of NGOs, citing it as a misuse of taxpayer dollars. He emphasized the importance of transparency regarding foreign aid and nonprofit groups involved in the country's border crisis.
Musk echoed these sentiments, agreeing that NGOs often serve as government mouthpieces and should be eliminated. He emphasized the lack of checks and balances in NGO operations, which can lead to censorship and promotion of government agendas.
In a joint statement, Musk and Ramaswamy clarified that they will be serving as outside volunteers rather than federal officials or employees. Trump's vision for DOGE is to drive structural reform and introduce an entrepreneurial approach to government operations.
Musk highlighted the belief that reducing government involvement will empower the people. The duo aims to bring about significant changes in government efficiency and transparency through their roles in DOGE.
