Tesla CEO Elon Musk Forms "Department of Government Efficiency": Seeking "Revolutionaries" to Cut Budget, No Pay!

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Forms "Department of Government Efficiency": Seeking "Revolutionaries" to Cut Budget, No Pay!Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Thursday the formation of an advisory committee called "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) aimed at providing recommendations for cutting the federal budget. Co-led by Musk and Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, the committee has pledged to recruit "revolutionaries" to tackle this "monumental task

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Forms "Department of Government Efficiency": Seeking "Revolutionaries" to Cut Budget, No Pay!

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Thursday the formation of an advisory committee called "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) aimed at providing recommendations for cutting the federal budget. Co-led by Musk and Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, the committee has pledged to recruit "revolutionaries" to tackle this "monumental task."

We need super high IQ 'small government revolutionaries' willing to work over 80 hours a week, focused on the unglamorous work of cost cutting, the committee posted on social media platform X, adding, "If you qualify, please DM this account with your resume. Elon and Vivek will personally review the top 1% of applicants."

Musk emphasized that the positions will be unpaid, but "will greatly help America." "Indeed, this will be a thankless job, will offend many, and will be unpaid," Musk wrote, "What a bargain!"

DOGE, an abbreviation inspired by internet pop culture and cryptocurrency, is not yet an official federal department. Former President Donald Trump appointed Musk and Ramaswamy to co-lead the committee, setting a July 4, 2026 deadline for its completion.

Musk and Ramaswamy have called for massive overhaul, including large-scale layoffs and significant cuts to federal programs. As CEO of SpaceX, Musk has received $3.8 billion in contracts from federal agencies this year. It remains unclear whether this budget is included in the proposed cuts. Musk is also the CEO of Tesla and owner of social media platform X.

The committee's formation has generated widespread attention, with thousands of users responding to DOGE's account on X with various cost-cutting suggestions. DOGE's account posted on Thursday expressing gratitude and emphasized the need for full-time employees, not part-time "idea providers."

Musk and Ramaswamy's move has sparked public debate on government efficiency and spending. Some believe the committee's formation will help reduce government spending and enhance efficiency. Others question Musk and Ramaswamy's motives, arguing their goal is to benefit themselves rather than truly improve government operations.

The committee's future development and achievements remain to be seen. However, undoubtedly, Musk and Ramaswamy's bold move has sparked conversations about government efficiency and expenditure and added new dimensions to American politics.