Indian-origin entrepreneur and Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy has pulled himself out of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), just 69 days after he was named co-head of the team with tech billionaire Elon Musk, a report said. It has been revealed that it was Tesla's CEO who wanted to 'kick out' Ramaswami from the team.
Citing three people close to Elon Musk, Politico reported that the billionaire had made it known in recent days that he wanted Ramaswami out of DOGE. Hours after Trump was sworn in as the 47th US President, Ramaswamy announced that he would not be co-chief of DOGE.
Musk's ability to oust Ramaswamy, who upsets some Republicans in Trump's circle for a variety of reasons, is the latest sign of his influence in the incoming administration. This portends a repeat of all the infighting that occurred in Trump's first term. “Ramaswamy burned bridges and ultimately he burned Allen, too,” said a Republican strategist close to Trump advisers. “Everyone wants them out of Mar-a-Lago, out of DC.” According to the report, Ramaswamy's comments on Ax during the debate on H-1B visas were the 'main reason' for some Republicans to be disappointed with him.
In December last year, the Indian-origin leader criticized American culture, saying tech companies hire foreign workers because the country “regards mediocrity over excellence.” “They wanted to kick him out even before the tweet – but when it came out he was kicked out,” one of three people familiar with his departure told POLITICO. Ramaswamy plans to announce his run for governor of Ohio next week, Politico reports. A person close to DOGE said Musk doesn't think it's possible for him to campaign for office while working on DOGE.
Meanwhile, Trump transition spokeswoman Anna Kelly praised Ramaswamy, saying he was “instrumental in helping us create DOGE” and that his plans to run for governor “will take him out of DOGE based on the structure announced today.” Need to stay.” Politico, citing sources, reported that Ramaswami told his confidants on Saturday evening that he was actively involved in DOGE, adding that he was busy writing the executive order. However, a person familiar with the arrangement said they have done almost no work related to DOGE since the beginning of December.
Last week, he was hoping to achieve some key milestones before running for governor. Now, Ramaswamy and his team are trying to present his exit positively, especially since it is happening at the beginning of Trump's term. Ramaswamy has chosen not to comment on the alleged tension between him and Musk. A person familiar with Ramaswamy's thinking said they are now on good terms and that “the reality is that running for governor and co-leading DOGE simultaneously” was not possible. Ramaswamy attended the swearing-in ceremony of US President Donald Trump, where he spoke to Trump's Chief of Staff Susie Wills.
On Monday morning, Ramaswamy posted a photo of himself shaking hands with Musk. He wrote, “A new morning.” But they were already about to go out. The same day, a person close to Ramaswamy, who was granted anonymity to speak candidly, confirmed that Ramaswamy was leaving, Politico reported.
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