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Musk and Ramaswamy Spearhead High-IQ Efficiency Panel for U.S. Government Overhaul

Published November 18, 2024
3 months ago

Elon Musk, the innovative mind behind Tesla and SpaceX, along with pharmaceutical entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, has taken on a new challenge — leading a government efficiency panel at the behest of president-elect Donald Trump. The panel's ambitious objective is to drastically reduce federal workforce, regulations, and spending in the United States.





This high-profile initiative has gained significant exposure, as both Musk and Trump herald the panel's potential to reshape federal operations. A significant portion of the workforce that Musk is looking to attract consists of "super high-IQ small-government revolutionaries," as stated in a recruitment post circulating on social media.


On the communication front, Ramaswamy announced through a social media platform that the panel will host weekly live-streams to engage with the public and provide updates on their activities. Prior live broadcasts involving discussions about the government and American cultural ethos hint at the interactive nature these live-streams aim to adopt.


Ramaswamy, known for his Republican presidential candidacy as well as his pharmaceutical ventures, has been vocal about his perspective on the necessity for reform within U.S. governmental agencies. He has pointed out issues such as over-bureaucratization stifling innovation and increasing costs, particularly within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Nuclear Regulatory Commission among others.


While it remains to be seen whether this panel would function as a formal government entity or as an external advisory committee, its establishment raises questions regarding its legal obligations for public hearings, traditionally required of federal commissions.


Moreover, the panel faces constitutional hindrances as any proposed financial cuts would have to overcome Congressional approval due to Congress's constitutional control over the nation's purse strings. Trump, in his speech at Mar-a-Lago, engaged the audience with plans for detailed reports on the panel’s progress, culminating in a major report scheduled on Independence Day 2026.


The establishment of such a panel exhibits the incoming administration's dedication to reshaping government operations. The focus on high IQ individuals alongside pushing for longer work hours reflects a push towards a meritocratic and rigorous makeover of the federal bureaucracy.


Given Musk's celebrated legacy for transformative and successful business models, combined with Ramaswamy's maverick corporate background, their collaboration on this government efficiency panel is set to draw continued interest and scrutiny as they seek to deliver on their grand vision for a leaner, more agile and cost-effective U.S. government.


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