Breaking news: Trump names Musk and Ramaswamy heads of a government efficiency effort

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead what Donald Trump called the "Department of Government Efficiency."

View in browser Nov. 12, 2024, 10:05 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times Trump Says Musk and Ramaswamy Will Lead "Dept. of Government Efficiency" Donald Trump is turning to two of his billionaire supporters, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, to overhaul the federal government. The president-elect said the "Department of Government Efficiency" would propel "drastic change" throughout the federal bureaucracy by July 4, 2026. Read more Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018