Vivek Ramaswamy, appointed by President Trump as co-chair of the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), will not assume the role.
Hours after news broke, sources confirmed he was no longer affiliated with DOGE. Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur and former presidential candidate, is expected to announce a campaign for Ohio governor next week.
He previously helped create DOGE alongside Elon Musk but must step away due to the structure of the organization. His move follows Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s decision to appoint Jon Husted to the Senate, spurring Ramaswamy’s gubernatorial ambitions.
Ramaswamy’s past presidential bid ended after a poor finish in the Iowa caucuses, and he became a vocal Trump supporter, which may enhance his gubernatorial prospects in the red state.