Elon Musk, alongside co-chairman Vivek Ramaswamy, will head the DOGE initiative in the incoming Trump administration. DOGE aims to reduce waste, eliminate redundant agencies, and improve government efficiency. Musk, known for his SpaceX ventures and significant political donations to Trump's campaign, is projected to use the Eisenhower Executive Office Building for his operations. The arrangement raises ethical questions and uncertainties regarding Musk's access level and Ramaswamy's office space. DOGE, operating outside of official government structures, seeks to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget, though Musk acknowledges the achievable target might be closer to $1 trillion. He views the government as ripe for cuts, stating it's 'like being in a room full of targets'.
The space that Musk is projected to use is the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, adjacent to the White House.
The location would allow Musk prime access to President-elect Donald Trump after he donated hundreds of millions of dollars and months of his time to the Republican’s successful election victory. He also guides SpaceX, which has millions of dollars in government contracts.that Musk has had discussions with transition officials about what his level of access to the West Wing will be, but the matter has been left unclear.
There are ethics concerns with Musk’s potential role in a Trump White House, and there are question marks about whether he and his team will be labeled as “special government employees,” positions that can be paid or unpaid and would have more flexible financial disclosure rules.
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