In the frenzy of activity since President-elect Trump won the election, perhaps no move has created more excitement and derision than the decision to tap Elon Musk and entrepreneur-turned-politician Vivek Ramaswamy to head up a newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) tasked with downsizing the federal government. Just a few weeks into existence, the ad hoc entity has inspired merchandise and even meme coins. We understand its appeal. Conservatives have long had the...