In a surprising turn of events, Vivek Ramaswamy, recently tapped by President Trump to co-chair the freshly minted Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), will no longer be assuming the position. Just hours after the initial announcement, sources confirmed his departure from the newly formed department, leaving many to speculate about the reasons behind the abrupt change.
The biotech entrepreneur and former presidential hopeful, Ramaswamy, is now widely expected to announce his candidacy for Ohio governor next week. While he was instrumental in helping to establish DOGE alongside Elon Musk, the organizational structure apparently necessitates his withdrawal. This move is seen as a direct consequence of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s decision to appoint Jon Husted to the Senate, thereby opening the door for Ramaswamy’s own gubernatorial ambitions.
Ramaswamy’s previous foray into presidential politics ended after a disappointing showing in the Iowa caucuses. However, his subsequent vocal support for Trump may significantly bolster his chances in a gubernatorial race within the reliably Republican state of Ohio. The circumstances surrounding his DOGE appointment and swift departure, coupled with his burgeoning gubernatorial aspirations, have added a layer of intrigue to an already dynamic political landscape, leaving observers eager to see how this ambitious entrepreneur navigates his next chapter.
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