Warren Critiques Musk and Ramaswamy's Roles in Government Efficiency Panel
Warren's Concerns Over New Efficiency Panel
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) raised eyebrows on Thursday regarding President-elect Trump’s decision to appoint Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy as co-leads of the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). In an ironic twist, she noted, “The Office of Government Efficiency is off to a great start with split leadership: two people to do the work of one person.”
Trump's Vision for DOGE
Trump has described the panel as potentially “the Manhattan Project of our time,” emphasizing its mission to drive large-scale structural reform within the government. Musk, a prominent supporter of Trump, remarked that this initiative would send “shockwaves through the system” as they target waste in government operations.
Critical Reception of Appointments
In addition to critiquing the leadership choices, Warren addressed concerns regarding another of Trump’s appointments, expressing her discomfort over the selection of Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense. She stated, “A Fox & Friends weekend co-host is not qualified to be the Secretary of Defense.” Warren urged for rejection of such nominations, calling for qualifications that respect military service members.
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