One of Donald Trump’s splashiest personnel choices was the selection of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead what he has termed the “Department of Government Efficiency” — which seems likely to be some sort of outside commission to reduce federal bureaucracy and regulations. Trump’s emphasis on government efficiency is ripped from the playbook of an early 20th century president — but probably not the one Trump would hope to emulate.

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  • A Surprising Historical Figure Offers a Lesson for Elon Musk and the Dept. of Government Efficiency
    William Howard Taft also focused on government efficiency—but he knew it sometimes required more bureaucrats and experts.
    12/3/2024 - 1:03 am | View Link
  • In letters: A history lesson for Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency | Opinion
    Elon Musk and his non-Department of Government Efficiency are saying that they will cut government spending by $2 trillion to balance the federal budget. They are right that the current deficit is ...
    12/2/2024 - 10:06 am | View Link
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