Vivek Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur and former presidential candidate, will not assume his recently announced position as co-chair of the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), despite being appointed by President Trump. Just hours after the news broke, sources confirmed that Ramaswamy is no longer affiliated with DOGE, an organization he helped create alongside Elon Musk. Structural issues within DOGE reportedly necessitated his withdrawal from the role.
Ramaswamy is now expected to shift his focus to state politics, with an anticipated campaign announcement for Ohio governor next week. This move follows Governor Mike DeWine’s decision to appoint Jon Husted to the U.S. Senate, opening a path for new leadership in the state. Ramaswamy’s previous presidential campaign ended after a disappointing showing in the Iowa caucuses, but he has since become a prominent Trump supporter—a stance that could boost his chances in heavily Republican Ohio.
