After winning the US presidential election, Donald Trump is busy building his team to run the government. After appointing him to several positions, he has handed over major responsibilities to Tesla chief Elon Musk and Indian-origin businessman Vivek Ramaswamy.
Musk and Ramaswamy will head the Department of Government Efficiency (DoGE). DoGE is a new department, which will provide external advice to the government. Donald Trump has released a statement regarding this.
Trump said-
I am happy to say that these two wonderful Americans will work for my government to eliminate bureaucracy, reduce wasteful spending, eliminate unnecessary regulations, and reorganize federal agencies. This is essential to our 'Save America' agenda.
Along with this, Trump has also included Fox News host Pete Hegseth in his cabinet. According to the Washington Post, he has been made the Defense Minister.
Trump said – this section could become the Manhattan Project Trump said in a statement regarding the DoGE department that the new system will create fear among people who waste government money. Republican leaders have long dreamed of fulfilling the DoGE purpose. It could be the Manhattan Project of our time.
The Manhattan Project was actually a project of the US government, which aimed to work with Britain and Canada to develop an atomic bomb before Germany's Nazi army.
Trump also said that the DoGE's tenure will end on July 4, 2026. On receiving the new responsibility, Musk said – We are not going to be gentle. Commenting on Vivek Ramaswamy's post, he said that we will not take it lightly. We will work seriously.
Musk said – the new department will save the government 2 trillion dollars Musk said he would be able to cut government spending by at least $2 trillion (168 lakh crore) through the new department. However, some experts are calling it impossible. According to the Washington Post, Musk can only do this if he cuts the defense budget or important programs like Social Security.
Trump proposed the creation of the DoGE in early September. Earlier in August, he said he would consider giving Musk a cabinet post or an advisory role in his administration if he were to become president. After this, Musk said that he is ready to take on this responsibility.
Why did Musk-Ramaswamy get this responsibility? Musk, the world's richest man, played a big role in Trump's campaign. He was the first prominent businessman to openly campaign for Trump. According to reports, Musk has spent over Rs 900 crore on Trump's campaign.
Vivek Ramaswamy is the founder of a pharmaceutical company. He contested the party primary against Trump. He later withdrew the nomination and endorsed Trump. Since then he has been playing a major role in Trump's campaign.
Pete Hegseth has served in the Army, serving in Iraq and Afghanistan Trump said Pete spent his entire life as a warrior for his country. They are gifted, smart and believe in an America First policy. Hegseth has previously served as a soldier in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Pete Hegseth is a popular TV host. He is the co-host of 'Fox & Friends Weekend'. Hegseth has a huge fan following. According to CNN, no one expected Trump to give Hegseth such a big responsibility.
Pete Hegseth questions Trump during an event.
Trump made Mike Waltz NSA, anti-China, but advocate of friendship with India Trump has decided to appoint Florida MP Mike Waltz as the country's National Security Advisor (NSA). Waltz is considered anti-China-Iran and pro-India. He has supported several bills related to reducing America's dependence on China.
Waltz has been a 'Green Beret Commando' in the US Army's Special Unit Forces and has also fought against the Taliban in Afghanistan. He strongly opposed the Biden administration's withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan. He has also served in the Middle-East and Africa.
Donald Trump replaced four NSAs in his first term. First Counselor General McMaster lasted only 22 days.
Waltz has been involved in a special unit in the US Army. This picture is from the time when he was fighting against the Taliban in Afghanistan.
What is the India Caucus, with which Waltz is associated?
The India Caucus is a group of American lawmakers working to strengthen ties between India and the US. It was created in 2004 by New York Senator Hillary Clinton (Democrat) and Secretary of State John Cornyn (Republican).
The India Caucus has become a major platform in the US Parliament to discuss India issues and promote the rights of the Indian-American community. The India Caucus currently has 40 members.
The India Caucus consists of leaders from both the Democrats and Republicans. Its members regularly meet with Indian leaders and advise the US government on matters related to India.
Waltz is the co-chair of the India Caucus and is in favor of maintaining strong ties with India. In the year 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a joint session of the US Congress. Waltz played a major role in his speech arrangements. He appealed to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to invite Modi.
In 2023, Modi gave a speech in the US Parliament. It was Mike Waltz who proposed to him.
Marco Rubio could become Secretary of State Trump has decided to make Senator Marco Rubio of Florida as Secretary of State. According to the New York Times, his name has not yet been officially decided, but Trump has almost settled on his name. Vivek Ramaswamy was also considered a contender for the post in media reports.
Marco Rubio is a senator from Florida. He is considered an expert on Latin American affairs. He is known for taking a tough stance on China, Iran, Venezuela and Cuba. Rubio has previously made several statements against Russia. But currently they are refraining from doing so.
In 2019, Rubio convinced Trump to impose tougher sanctions against Venezuela to oust leftist President Nicolás Maduro. Rubio is a staunch supporter of Israel and blames Hamas for the Gaza war.
Rubio was a big critic of Trump. He made lewd comments about Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign. However, they have forged better relations since Trump's victory.
Rubio is a supporter of India, he demanded taxes on Chinese goods Rubio has publicly said that China has a major role in spreading unrest in the Indo-Pacific. He has demanded heavy taxes on Chinese goods. He said that China employs Uighur Muslims settled in Xinjiang province at very low rates. In such a situation companies from other countries cannot compete with them.
Rubio is also considered pro-India. He introduced a bill in the US Senate in July this year, in which he sought to strengthen Indo-US ties and stop security assistance to Pakistan, accusing it of sponsoring terrorism.
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