Vivek Ramaswamy to step down from DOGE

[cigaretteman]

Biotech entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy plans to step away from his role as the co-leader of President-elect Donald Trump’s “Department of Government Efficiency” initiative before launching his bid for Ohio governor early next week, according to a person familiar with Ramaswamy’s thinking who spoke on the condition of anonymity to preview his plans.

The person said the departure is not due to any disagreement with DOGE co-leader Elon Musk, but that it became clear to Ramaswamy that he could not run for governor and co-lead the effort at the same time. The Washington Post first reported Ramaswamy’s intention to run to replace Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R), who is term limited, last week.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/01/20/trump-inauguration-live-updates/#link-33QPPB3WMVA5BM2KF2OZSEYKSQ

 

[Huey Grey]

Vivek didn't even last until the inauguration. The turnover rate of this administration will be insane.

 

[McLovin32]

Gotta give DOGE credit, they're making a good cut here.

 

[LunchBox50]

The best people.

 

[LuteHawk]

Vivek made the decision that he would rather be Governor of Ohio
than play second fiddle to Elon Musk at DOGE. Musk will not last
long either because Trump will not share the spotlight with anyone.

 

[mnole03]

Definitely a good efficiency move for DOGE.

 

[KFsdisciple]

Vivek made the decision that he would rather be Governor of Ohio
than play second fiddle to Elon Musk at DOGE. Musk will not last
long either because Trump will not share the spotlight with anyone.

Whom has Joe shared the spotlight with? How has that worked out for him?

 

[bunsen82]

I remember being told how much good Vivek Rameswamy would make. He didn't even show up for his first day of work. Thats what we call a deadbeat.

 

[RollingBallofButcherKnives]

Whom has Joe shared the spotlight with? How has that worked out for him?

Who?

 

[pjhawk]

It's kind of like people in Russia who accidentally fall out of windows. Vivek is "Stepping down"

 

[Tiny Hands Trump]

Shocked it isn't to find another drug he and his mom can pump fake news about, drive the share price up, then sell everything and watch the drug they knew would fail, fail.

 

[seminole97]

 

[MitchLL]

Four year shitshow right on cue.

Kinda surprised that the White Nationalist Brigade is ok with this?

 

[sober_teacher]

Vivek made the decision that he would rather be Governor of Ohio
than play second fiddle to Elon Musk at DOGE. Musk will not last
long either because Trump will not share the spotlight with anyone.

If Elon is still there by Christmas I'll be amazed.

 

[joelbc1]

He’s running for Governor in Ohio…..that’s why he stepped away.

 

[sober_teacher]

He’s running for Governor in Ohio…..that’s why he stepped away.

That will be in ‘26 as part of the midterms, yes?

Along with Vance’s seat being up for election to full term, Ohio just got very interesting. Assuming that Vivek wins the primary battle.

 

[joelbc1]

That will be in ‘26 as part of the midterms, yes?

Along with Vance’s seat being up for election to full term, Ohio just got very interesting. Assuming that Vivek wins the primary battle.

Ohio is as red as it gets right now, I fear.

 

[sober_teacher]

Ohio is as red as it gets right now, I fear.

Perhaps, but that will be as decent an opportunity for a senate pickup as most others will be, especially with the GOP candidate going for his full term as well.

A lot also depends on how things look in 2 years. If nothing else it will be a test of how the general landscape looks.