Vivek Ramaswamy Exits Trump’s Efficiency Panel, Plans Ohio Governor Run

The American Federation of Government Employees files lawsuits challenging the legality of Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk.

Vivek Ramaswamy, initially appointed to co-lead Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with Elon Musk, has stepped down to pursue a gubernatorial bid in Ohio.
DOGE, a Trump initiative to cut federal spending by up to $2 trillion, faces significant skepticism from experts who argue such cuts are unrealistic without major reductions to social programs.
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), representing 800,000 federal workers, has filed lawsuits questioning DOGE's compliance with federal advisory committee regulations.
The lawsuits allege DOGE lacks balanced representation, transparency, and adherence to federal guidelines meant to prevent undue private sector influence.
Other advocacy groups have joined the legal challenge, seeking to halt DOGE’s operations until it aligns with legal requirements for federal advisory bodies.