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Zohran Mamdani Takes Page From Elon Musk's and Donald Trump's Playbook

Zohran Mamdani Takes Page From Elon Musk's and Donald Trump's Playbook

Summary

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a new group called the Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE) to help the city government work faster and save money. This effort is similar to a past federal project started by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk that aimed to reduce government waste and costs.

Key Facts

  • Zohran Mamdani is the Mayor of New York City.
  • Mamdani introduced COGE to improve government efficiency in the city.
  • COGE aims to make city government smarter, faster, and more cost-effective.
  • The idea behind COGE is similar to the federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
  • DOGE was a U.S. government initiative started on January 20, 2025, by President Donald Trump’s administration.
  • DOGE focused on modernizing technology, cutting regulations, and reducing waste in federal government.
  • DOGE was planned as an 18-month project but ended early in late 2025 with its duties split among other offices.
  • Mamdani's announcement was made through a social media post on X (formerly Twitter).
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