Elon Musk has been appointed to co-head a newly established Department of Government Efficiency, with an ambitious goal of cutting at least $2 trillion from US government spending. This would require drastic changes, as a significant portion of the current $6.75 trillion budget is allocated to mandatory expenses that cannot easily be altered. Analysts express skepticism about Musk’s ability to achieve such substantial savings without jeopardizing crucial government services. As the Trump administration prepares for transitions, the feasibility of Musk’s plan remains uncertain amidst existing legislative challenges and public resistance.