The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is a proposed concept for streamlining and optimizing the functions of the federal government.
Recently, Trump appointed Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead efforts in dismantling bureaucracy, reducing excessive regulation, cutting wasteful spending, and restructuring federal agencies. Donald Trump and J.D. Vance have discussed a new “Manhattan Project”-style approach for dismantling old ways to Make America Great Again. This approach shares similarities with the ideas of Argentina’s Javier Milei, who, like Trump, advocates a form of government closer to “anarcho-capitalism.”
Anarcho-capitalism is a political philosophy promoting a society where individuals have complete control over their actions and property, free from centralized government authority. Its main principles include:
- Individual Liberty: People can act freely if they do not harm others.
- Private Property: Individuals entirely own their property and what they produce.
- Free Markets: Goods and services are exchanged voluntarily, without government intervention.
- Non-Aggression Principle: Individuals cannot use force or fraud to acquire others’ property or services.
In this view, government intervention and traditional bureaucracy are discarded in favor of empowering entrepreneurs and the private sector. Budget cuts, especially in areas like humanitarian aid and defense, reflect a shift toward protectionism and a desire to put more power in the hands of private entities.
This shift in attitude may stem from the perception that bureaucracy has become outdated and incompatible with the current demands of a modernized, efficiency-driven economy. This team will focus on restructuring government functions to make operations leaner and more efficient, ultimately delivering more streamlined public services. Musk’s experience in innovation and Ramaswamy’s background in business and policy are expected to drive a new approach to governance, prioritizing agility, accountability, and fiscal responsibility.