Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) commission has proposed a significant reduction in federal spending, with leaders promising to slash $2 trillion from the budget through budget cuts and job losses. However, practical authority and enforcement power are limited, as DOGE will be an advisory body without direct agency.
The commission aims to reduce costs by targeting specific areas of government expenditure, including military spending, which is considered politically sensitive for a Republican administration. While significant cuts may not be feasible, DOGE’s proposals could still lead to changes in government agencies and services affecting Americans’ lives.
Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2024/12/doge-musk-ramaswamy-congress-trump/680914