Vivek Ramaswamy is out at Donald Trump’s so-called Division of Authorities Effectivity.
Ramaswamy, the entrepreneur who was tapped by the president-elect to co-lead his cost-cutting efforts with Elon Musk, is leaving the initiative to run for governor of Ohio, in response to an individual near him who was granted anonymity to talk freely.
Ramaswamy’s exit clears the trail for Musk, the highest donor and confidant to Trump, to run the present at DOGE. The departure additionally follows Ramaswamy irking some Republicans in MAGA world.
POLITICO reported Sunday that Ramaswamy might resign from DOGE earlier than launching a bid. Ramaswamy additionally met with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine this month about filling the Senate seat vacated by Vice President-elect JD Vance, however DeWine handed over him in favor of his Lt. Gov. Jon Husted.
