Elon Musk has been appointed co-head of a new U.S. government efficiency department, as announced by elected President Donald Trump. Musk, the owner of Tesla and X, will collaborate with former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. Trump stated that their mission will involve dismantling bureaucratic hurdles, reducing excessive regulations, cutting unnecessary spending, and restructuring federal agencies. The initiative aims to significantly reform public administration practices, promising a ‘shock to the system’ within the government.