Entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has stepped down as co-leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside Elon Musk, reportedly opting to run for Ohio governor instead.
"It was my honor to help support the creation of DOGE," Ramaswamy said in a January 20 post. "I'm confident that Elon and the team will succeed in streamlining government."
Ramaswamy remained tight-lipped about his future plans, but various US media outlets, including CBS News and The New York Times, have reported that the business leader and author is soon to announce his candidacy for Ohio governor.
"I have more to say very soon," Ramaswamy said, reaffirming his support for President Donald Trump.
"Vivek Ramaswamy played a crucial role in helping us create DOGE. His intention to run for elected office soon requires him to remain outside of DOGE based on the structure we announced today," DOGE spokesperson Anna Kelly told the Associated Press.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's second and final term will conclude in January 2027.
On January 18, Ramaswamy re-shared a post from a parody account portraying him as a candidate for Ohio governor. The pro-crypto Republican commented that the idea was not "a bad idea."
According to Politico, Musk recently expressed his desire for Ramaswamy's departure from DOGE. A Republican strategist close to Trump's advisors told Politico that Ramaswamy had "burned through ... bridges and ... finally burned Elon. Everyone wants him out of Mar-a-Lago, out of D.C."
Ramaswamy's departure was partly attributed to his criticism of American culture. In December, he posted on Twitter that tech companies hire foreign workers due to a mindset that prioritizes "mediocrity over excellence."
The Musk-led advisory organization, named after his favored cryptocurrency Dogecoin (DOGE), was officially formed through executive orders signed by Trump on his first day in office.
DOGE immediately faced lawsuits from consumer advocate group Public Citizen and other nonprofits upon Trump's inauguration.
The lawsuits allege that DOGE violates the Federal Advisory Committee Act by allowing private individuals to influence government decisions without adequate transparency and oversight.
DOGE, announced by Trump shortly after his electoral victory in November, aims to reduce federal spending through budget cuts and mass firings.
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