Is Vivek Ramaswamy Leaving DOGE? What We Know
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Report: Ramaswamy Exits DOGE to Launch Ohio Governor Bid
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Above: Vivek Ramaswamy, chairman and co-founder of Strive Asset Management, during the 60th presidential inauguration in the rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on Jan. 20, 2025. Image copyright: Kenny Holston/Contributor/The New York Times/Bloomberg via Getty Images
The Facts
Vivek Ramaswamy, the former Republican US presidential candidate and biotech entrepreneur, is reportedly departing from his role as co-leader of US Pres. Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), where he was supposed to oversee federal spending cuts.
The decision comes after Ramaswamy's recent meeting with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine regarding the Senate vacancy left by Vice Pres. JD Vance, a position that ultimately went to Lieutenant Gov. Jon Husted.
The Spin
Democratic narrative
Ramaswamy, a longtime Trump supporter, appears to have been pushed out of the not-yet-official agency Trump asked him to lead. Clashing with staff and lacking involvement with co-chair Elon Musk, Ramaswamy's tenure was marked by friction and ineffectiveness. His exit, coupled with Trump's suggestion to take a Senate seat he didn't get, underscores a failed experiment in government "efficiency" that seems more about headlines than actual budgetary reform.
Republican narrative
While Ramaswamy will be missed at DOGE, he now has the opportunity to transform Ohio by adopting bold policies and rejecting establishment insiders. His outsider status could break the cycle of ineffective governance, revitalizing Ohio's economy and education. Avoiding past politicians' advisors would signal serious reform — potentially making Ohio a national model and positioning Ramaswamy for broader political success.
Conservative narrative
Trump supporters must be very cautious when dealing with Ramaswamy, as he and Musk have recently shown their true colors regarding immigration policy. Billionaire tech executives, who clearly prioritize profit over almost everything else, are willing to replace American workers with cheap foreigners to benefit themselves. They should not be given powerful positions until they've proven a desire to protect Americans first.
