Media reports: Trump’s co-leader for DOGE set to withdraw
According to multiple reports, Vivek Ramaswamy is anticipated to exit the DOGE agency and focus on his campaign for the Ohio governorship. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Vivek Ramaswamy is reportedly planning to leave his position at the upcoming Department of Government Efficiency to focus on a campaign for the Ohio governorship, according to multiple media outlets.
The biotech entrepreneur, who was slated to work alongside Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, will withdraw from the new agency designed to mitigate unnecessary federal spending as assigned by US President Donald Trump. Sources indicate that Ramaswamy's lack of involvement and poor performance within DOGE activities may have contributed to Musk's dissatisfaction.
“Vivek has worn out his welcome,” a person close to Trump reported to CBS News on Sunday.
In addition, a report from PMG states Ramaswamy is expected to formally announce his gubernatorial campaign by the end of January, with insiders hinting at his political ambitions.
The situation was further complicated by the decision of current Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to appoint his deputy, Jon Husted, to the Senate seat previously anticipated for Ramaswamy, as highlighted by PMG.
With Ramaswamy's departure, DOGE will be under Musk's complete control, leading some within Trump's circle to view Ramaswamy's gubernatorial bid as a strategic move to facilitate Musk's influence.
“Elon basically runs the show,” remarked an unnamed informal adviser to Trump in an interview with PMG. “Time is their biggest enemy. We’ll see.”
The DOGE initiative originated last summer during Trump's presidential campaign and has evolved into a proposed advisory commission. It is important to note that DOGE will not transform into a formal federal executive department, as such a transition would require Congressional approval. The objective of the initiative is to reduce government spending by as much as $2 trillion by July 2026.
Ian Smith contributed to this report for TROIB News
The biotech entrepreneur, who was slated to work alongside Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, will withdraw from the new agency designed to mitigate unnecessary federal spending as assigned by US President Donald Trump. Sources indicate that Ramaswamy's lack of involvement and poor performance within DOGE activities may have contributed to Musk's dissatisfaction.
“Vivek has worn out his welcome,” a person close to Trump reported to CBS News on Sunday.
In addition, a report from PMG states Ramaswamy is expected to formally announce his gubernatorial campaign by the end of January, with insiders hinting at his political ambitions.
The situation was further complicated by the decision of current Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to appoint his deputy, Jon Husted, to the Senate seat previously anticipated for Ramaswamy, as highlighted by PMG.
With Ramaswamy's departure, DOGE will be under Musk's complete control, leading some within Trump's circle to view Ramaswamy's gubernatorial bid as a strategic move to facilitate Musk's influence.
“Elon basically runs the show,” remarked an unnamed informal adviser to Trump in an interview with PMG. “Time is their biggest enemy. We’ll see.”
The DOGE initiative originated last summer during Trump's presidential campaign and has evolved into a proposed advisory commission. It is important to note that DOGE will not transform into a formal federal executive department, as such a transition would require Congressional approval. The objective of the initiative is to reduce government spending by as much as $2 trillion by July 2026.
Ian Smith contributed to this report for TROIB News
