Vivek Ramaswamy expected to leave DOGE, leaving Elon Musk at the helm: here’s why

Vivek Ramaswamy leaving DOGE?

Regarding his exit from DOGE, CBS News has confirmed through several sources that the American entrepreneur and politician, who ran against Trump in the 2024 presidential elections before finally supporting him after withdrawing from his campaign, is considering to announce his campaign for governor of Ohio at the end of January.

Tensions reportedly emerged between Ramaswamy and DOGE staff, leading to subtle suggestions for his departure. “Vivek has worn out his welcome,” a person close to Trump told CBS.

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Vice President-elect JD Vance has vacated his U.S. Senate seat in Ohio. To fill the vacancy, Governor Mike DeWine appointed Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted to the Senate seat, which will require a special election in November 2026. Since Husted joined the Senate, the lieutenant governor position is now open . No comments from Ramaswamy have been made yet.

A meeting without Musk

Politico reports that on Saturday, Vivek Ramaswamy attended a general meeting of the Department of Government Effectiveness (DOGE) at SpaceX headquarters in Washington, according to sources familiar with the department’s operations. Elon Musk, co-leader of the initiative with Ramaswamy, was notably absent from the meeting.

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The division of labor between Musk and Ramaswamy is clear, according to insiders. While Musk takes care of the overall vision for DOGE, Ramaswamy focuses on deregulation. The rest of the team is responsible for implementing the strategies. Behind the scenes, some in Trump’s inner circle view Ramaswamy’s burgeoning gubernatorial campaign as a convenient way to streamline Musk’s leadership within DOGE.

The Department of Government Effectiveness is not a formal federal agency. Instead, it serves as an advisory body working with the White House and the Office of Management and Budget to make recommendations on reducing bureaucracy and improving efficiency.