South African-born prominent businessman and investor, Elon Musk has been revealed as one of the leaders of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside Vivek Ramaswamy in the US.
In a statement released by the US President Donald Trump, it states that Elon and Vivek will work on Donald’s administration to tear down government bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures and restructure federal agencies.
“I look forward to Elon and Vivek making changes to the Federal Bureaucracy with an eye on efficiency and at the same time, making life better for all Americans,” read the statement.
The business tycoon emigrated to the US when he was a young adult, and has become a full US citizen. Elon who is a CEO of X (formerly known as Twitter) was born in 1971 in Pretoria. He is also a CEO and chief engineer of SpaceX and CEO of Tesla inc.
Entertainment commentator, Phil Mphela took to his X to break the news and Donald’s statement.
South African-born billionaire Elon Musk gets US cabinet post in Donald Trump’s administration
Trump has announced that Elon Musk will lead the ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ alongside Vivek Ramaswamy. pic.twitter.com/IQFiT9I3fb
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) November 13, 2024
X users had this to say.
One user said:
He is becoming president in our lifetime
— Mhlongo Malusi (@Future_billy) November 13, 2024
Another one said:
No DNA required
Just RSA ❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/efduwGJ6aI
— Kim Laura (@Kim_Laura1) November 13, 2024
While another one said:
This one will be running for US President in no time
— Uppity mom of ❤️ne (@SesiNono) November 13, 2024
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