Tue Jan 21 03:55:36 IST 2025: **Headline: Vivek Ramaswamy Resigns from Trump’s Government Efficiency Commission**

**Dateline: Washington, January 21, 2025**

Vivek Ramaswamy, the prominent entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate, has resigned from President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) commission. The announcement came hours after Trump’s inauguration on Monday. Ramaswamy, who played a key role in the commission’s creation, according to a spokesperson, plans to run for governor of Ohio.

A statement released by DOGE spokesperson Anna Kelly credited Ramaswamy with significant contributions during his two-month tenure and expressed confidence in his future role in the Trump administration’s agenda. The statement cited the commission’s structure as requiring members to remain outside of elected office.

Ramaswamy, the son of Indian immigrants, amassed a considerable fortune through his work in hedge funds and pharmaceutical research. His business acumen and unconventional approach were hallmarks of his presidential campaign.

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