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Vivek Ramaswamy announces his departure from the Department of Government Efficiency to run for Ohio governer, leaves billionaire Elon Musk as the sole head of the DOGE

2025-01-21

REGULATION
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4 months ago

 


Vivek Ramaswamy on X: "It was my honor to help support the creation of DOGE. I’m confident that Elon & team will succeed in streamlining government. I’ll have more to say very soon about my future plans in Ohio. Most importantly, we’re all-in to help President Trump make America great again! 🇺🇸" 



On Jan 20, 2025, former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has announced his departure from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), he announces his intention to run for governor of Ohio.

 

The move leaves billionaire Elon Musk as the sole head of the government efficiency advisory group established under President Donald Trump.

 

In a statement on X, Ramaswamy expressed confidence in Musk's leadership, saying, “It was my honor to help support the creation of DOGE.

 

I’m confident that Elon and the team will succeed in streamlining government. I’ll have more to say very soon about my future plans in Ohio.”

 

Ramaswamy’s exit follows reports from CBS News and The New York Times indicating his gubernatorial bid.

 

If confirmed, Ramaswamy would seek to replace Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, whose term ends in January 2027 due to legal term limits. The Ohio gubernatorial election is slated for November 2026.

 

Anna Kelly, a spokesperson for DOGE, praised Ramaswamy's contributions: “He played a critical role in helping us create DOGE. He intends to run for elected office soon, which requires him to remain outside of DOGE based on the structure that we announced today.”

 

Ramaswamy’s decision comes amid speculation about his political aspirations, fueled by a January 18 X post where he humorously acknowledged a parody account’s suggestion of a gubernatorial run, calling it “not a bad idea.”

 

Controversies Surrounding Ramaswamy

Ramaswamy’s tenure at DOGE was not without challenges. Reports from Politico suggest that Musk pushed for Ramaswamy's removal due to strained relations.

 

Additionally, Ramaswamy has faced criticism for statements regarding American culture and hiring practices in the tech sector, accusing companies of valuing "mediocrity over excellence."

 

DOGE, an advisory body created via executive order on Trump’s first day in office, aims to reduce federal spending through budget cuts and streamlining initiatives.

 

However, it has faced legal challenges from consumer advocacy groups alleging violations of transparency laws.

 

Ramaswamy, 39, a Harvard and Yale Law School graduate, made his fortune in hedge funds and pharmaceutical ventures before entering politics.

 

A close ally of President Trump and Vice President JD Vance, Ramaswamy has positioned himself as a pro-crypto Republican with aspirations to reform state governance.

 

As Ohio prepares for the next gubernatorial race, Ramaswamy’s potential candidacy could reshape the political landscape in the state, with many watching his next move closely.

 

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