Tue Jan 21 18:57:31 UTC 2025: ## Ramaswamy Steps Down from Trump’s Efficiency Commission to Pursue Ohio Governorship
**Washington D.C., January 21, 2025** – Vivek Ramaswamy, the former co-lead of President Donald Trump’s newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has resigned from his post to pursue a gubernatorial run in Ohio. The announcement came hours after President Trump’s inauguration.
Ramaswamy, a prominent conservative voice and former Republican presidential candidate, played a key role in establishing the DOGE, according to a statement released by commission spokesperson Anna Kelly. Ms. Kelly praised Ramaswamy’s contributions over the past two months and expressed confidence in his future role in “making America great again.”
DOGE’s structure prohibits active political candidates from serving, necessitating Ramaswamy’s departure. His decision to seek the Ohio governorship marks a significant shift in his political trajectory following his unsuccessful 2024 presidential bid.
Ramaswamy, a Harvard and Yale graduate with a background in hedge fund management and the pharmaceutical industry, gained national attention for his conservative stances and his campaign emphasizing economic reform and innovation. His brief tenure at DOGE, a key initiative in President Trump’s “America First” agenda, helped lay the foundation for the commission’s operations. The commission aims to improve government efficiency by reducing bureaucracy and utilizing private sector expertise.
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