Vivek Ramaswamy may step back from DOGE ahead of Ohio Governor bid: Report
Vivek Ramaswamy, the former Republican presidential candidate, is considering stepping down from his role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in preparation for his Ohio gubernatorial campaign. According to a report by Politico, Ramaswamy, who co-leads the department alongside Tesla CEO Elon Musk, intends to formally announce his bid for governor by the last week of January. A source familiar with the matter confirmed that his potential withdrawal could significantly affect DOGE’s efforts to reduce government spending by up to $2 trillion by 2026.
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The timing of Ramaswamy’s decision appears to be closely tied to developments in Ohio politics. Following Governor Mike DeWine’s choice to appoint Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted instead of Ramaswamy to the Senate seat vacated by Vice President-elect JD Vance, speculation about Ramaswamy’s political plans intensified.
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Ramaswamy’s possible exit from DOGE, which is tasked with reducing government spending, could disrupt the department’s ambitious goals. The department aims to save $2 trillion by 2026, a deadline that would coincide with Ramaswamy’s gubernatorial campaign, requiring him to fully focus on Ohio politics. Following this development, a person familiar with the transition noted that Ramaswamy had informed DOGE members of his plan to run for governor.
