Trump's selection of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy for the Department of Government Efficiency reflects a focus on reducing bureaucracy, potentially drawing insights from historical reformers.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's challenge will be understanding that efficiency involves not only cuts but also hiring the best experts, as shown by William Howard Taft.
Modern Presidents, like Trump, often overlook Taft's legacy which emphasized efficient governance not merely through reductions, but by safeguarding public welfare and improving service without excessive cost.
The Progressive Era sought to reform government efficiency without expanding its power unnecessarily; they prioritized effective service to Americans over accumulating governmental authority.
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