Trump announced in November that Ramaswamy and Elon Musk would co-lead DOGE’s effort to cut the federal budget and streamline government operations.

Hours after President Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term, Vivek Ramaswamy officially stepped down from the “Department of Government Efficiency”

The Department of Government Efficiency’s first order of business was itself: It’s now down to one leader. Vivek Ramaswamy is no longer part of the commission that President Donald Trump championed, officials confirmed hours after the Republican took office Monday,

Vivek Ramaswamy has stepped down from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to pursue a gubernatorial campaign in Ohio, leaving Elon Musk as the sole leader of the initiative. DOGE, co-founded by Ramaswamy and Musk in 2024, aims to cut government waste and reduce regulations.

CBS News reported on Sunday that people close to Elon Musk, who is the other co-chair, at DOGE have been flouting Ramaswamy’s co-leadership due to frustration that he isn’t keeping up with his share of the work at the organization.

Ramaswamy’s exit puts Musk’s leadership under scrutiny as DOGE’s directives may shape Congress and Trump’s executive orders.

Vivek Ramaswamy could soon bail on the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, to focus on his ambitions to become Governor of Ohio, according to a report. A source told Politico that Ramaswamy may withdraw from his DOGE responsibilities later this month,

Amid tensions in DOGE, Vivek Ramaswamy plans to announce a gubernatorial campaign for Ohio, potentially stepping down from his role.