Is Elon Musk behind Vivek Ramaswamy's ouster from DOGE—and why?
Vivek Ramaswamy announced his departure from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) just 69 days after being named co-head alongside tech billionaire Elon Musk. A recent report suggests it was Musk who pushed for Ramaswamy’s removal.
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According to Politico, three individuals familiar with the matter revealed that Musk expressed a clear preference for Ramaswamy to step down from his role at DOGE in recent days.
The announcement came hours after Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States. Ramaswamy revealed he would no longer co-lead DOGE, a decision reportedly influenced by Musk's growing frustrations.
Musk’s ability to sideline Ramaswamy—who had reportedly alienated some Republicans in Trump’s circle—is seen as a testament to his growing sway within the new administration. A Republican strategist close to Trump’s advisers commented, “Ramaswamy burned through bridges, and he finally burned Elon. Everyone wants him out of Mar-a-Lago and out of D.C.”
The catalyst for Musk’s decision appears to have been a controversial comment Ramaswamy made on X (formerly Twitter) during a discussion on H-1B visas. Ramaswamy criticized American culture, stating that tech companies hire foreign workers because the U.S. has «venerated mediocrity over excellence.»
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