Musk to Lead IRS Audit Under New Government Efficiency Department

In a groundbreaking move following Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Elon Musk has confirmed that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will undergo a comprehensive audit. This initiative will be spearheaded by the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a commission focused on cutting excessive federal spending. Musk announced the plan in a post on his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), declaring the audit is “gonna happen.”

The appointment of Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy as leaders of DOGE marks a bold step in Trump’s second administration. Both have emphasized their mission to reduce federal expenditures by a staggering $2 trillion. DOGE has already set its sights on multiple agencies, including the Department of Defense, which Ramaswamy criticized for its trillion-dollar budget and lack of transparency.

The commission’s ambitions don’t stop there. Plans include mass cuts to the Department of Education, with Ramaswamy suggesting some agencies could be eliminated entirely. This follows Trump’s long-standing goal to streamline federal operations and address inefficiencies.

As the world watches, Musk’s role as a billionaire entrepreneur and government reformer places him at the center of a historic effort to reshape U.S. governance and spending.