In the incoming Trump administration, five Indian-origin figures are poised to take on key roles in shaping policies and driving transformative change. From Vivek Ramaswamy to Sriram Krishnan, their impressive resumes suggest they will play pivotal roles in the Trump administration. Vivek Ramaswamy transitions from biotech to government efficiency, Harmeet Dhillon excels in civil rights law, Kash Patel is on the cusp of becoming the first Indian-American FBI Director, Jay Bhattacharya moves from epidemiologist to head of NIH, and Sriram Krishnan switches from tech giants to the White House. Their rise seems to validate the American education system, but whether their policy orientations and business backgrounds will truly bring efficiency and innovation remains to be seen.