Led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, the body announced by Trump would operate outside government and provide advice to the White House on cutting spending.

Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy and RFK Jr. appear poised to have Trump’s ear in positions that don’t require Senate confirmation but will likely influence White House policies.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said Elon Musk and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a new “Department of Government Efficiency” — which is not, despite the name, a government agency.