'The Five' co-hosts discuss President-elect Trump choosing Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the Department of Government Efficiency.

In an era where simplicity drives success – from viral tweets to lean startup principles – government remains a bastion of unnecessary complexity. Legislation, regulations, court filings and judgments routinely balloon into labyrinths of legalese, alienating citizens, overburdening officials and stalling justice.

It’s time for a radical, but simple, reform: implementing word limits to ensure brevity and clarity across government processes.

This isn’t just an abstract idea; it’s an actionable vision for President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). For DOGE’s leaders, Elon Musk, whose companies thrive on efficiency and innovation, and for Vivek Ramaswamy, this proposal should be the foundation of improving how America works.

Trump announced Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy would be leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (Getty Images)

Modern governance is drowning in words. At over 6,000 pages, the U.S. tax code is a prime example of........

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