Elon Musk’s co-head of the Department of Government Efficiency Vivek Ramaswamy stepped down from his position after reportedly upsetting Trump with a post saying American culture “venerated mediocrity over excellence.
Vivek Ramaswamy is no longer part of the government efficiency commission that President Donald Trump has championed.
Ramaswamy's departure ahead of an expected gubernatorial bid in Ohio makes Elon Musk the sole leader of DOGE.
Trump's choice to co-lead the Department of Government Efficiency is expected to announce a gubernatorial campaign after the new administration begins.
Vivek Ramaswamy has said that Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday will bring the "dawn of a new Golden Age."
Gov. Mike DeWine must pick someone to replace Vice President-elect JD Vance, who resigned his Senate seat last week.
President Donald Trump has signed an expected executive order for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Vivek Ramaswamy will not be part of a commission on federal spending that he was picked by President Donald Trump to lead alongside MAGA billionaire Elon Musk. A spokesperson for the Department of Government Efficiency,
DOGE is a key component of former President Donald Trump's "Save America" agenda, aimed at reducing federal jobs, cutting programs, and eliminating regulations.
Vivek Ramaswamy has stepped down from the Department of Government Efficiency, leaving Elon Musk to lead the Trump-backed task force alone. Ramaswamy is expected to run for Ohio governor in 2026.
Vivek Ramaswamy said there was a "bright life" for the creator of a digital black market that sold drugs and weapons after Donald Trump pardoned the man.