Vivek Ramaswamy Steps Down from DOGE, Leaving Elon Musk as Sole Leader

Ramaswamy’s exit from Trump’s government efficiency initiative follows controversy and speculation about his political future in Ohio.

• Vivek Ramaswamy has resigned as co-leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to potentially pursue a gubernatorial run in Ohio.
• Elon Musk, now the sole leader of DOGE, faces criticism over potential conflicts of interest tied to his companies, SpaceX and Tesla, which have federal contracts.
• DOGE, tasked with cutting federal spending and modernizing government operations, has faced multiple lawsuits alleging violations of transparency and fairness regulations.
• Musk has scaled back initial cost-cutting goals from $2 trillion to $1 trillion, citing the ambitious nature of the original plans.
• The initiative is set to expire in July 2026, with critics warning of economic and political fallout from potential federal job cuts and deregulation efforts.

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