Natalie Alms

Ramaswamy cites legacy tech and fraud as early DOGE priorities

Vivek Ramaswamy wants to use the Department of Governmental Efficiency to update the government's antiquated technology and stop fraud in government programs, efforts he called “low-hanging fruit” for his work alongside billionaire Elon Musk. The duo is leading the DOGE, which—despite the name—is an advisory effort, not a government department.