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Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy Deploy 50 DOGE Agents to IRS, Aim to Cut $2 Trillion in Federal Spending with Trump's Support

Jan 12, 2025, 01:11 PM

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have launched the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a non-governmental initiative aimed at reducing federal government spending and increasing efficiency. Operating from SpaceX's Washington, D.C. office, DOGE has begun deploying its first 50 agents to federal agencies, with the IRS targeted first, to identify areas of waste. The initiative, supported by President-elect Donald Trump, aims to cut up to $2 trillion from the federal budget by the deadline of July 4, 2026, though Musk has indicated that achieving $1 trillion in savings is more realistic. DOGE plans to expand its team to 100 members by Trump's inauguration. While not an official government entity, DOGE seeks to influence federal policy through recommendations and collaboration with congressional members.