Trump appoints Elon Musk to new administration

US President Donald Trump has announced Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the newly established Department of Government Efficiency.

Trump said their focus will be to dismantle government bureaucracy, cut excessive regulations, reduce wasteful spending, and restructure federal agencies.

He added that the pair would pave the way to dismantle government bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure federal agencies.

Additionally, Trump named Fox News host Pete Hegseth as his pick for Secretary of Defense. Hegseth, a National Guard veteran who served in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Guantanamo Bay, has been vocal in criticizing diversity initiatives in the military.

Trump praised Hegseth as “tough” and “smart,” vowing that under his leadership, the US military would be restored to strength.

Hegseth’s controversial views on the military and his criticisms of the “woke” agenda have raised concerns within the Pentagon, as Trump signals plans to root out military personnel he deems disloyal.