Tue Jan 21 01:21:24 UTC 2025: ## Trump Appointee Vivek Ramaswamy Leaves Government Post to Pursue Ohio Governorship

**Washington D.C.** – Just hours after Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States, Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy stepped down from his position as co-leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Ramaswamy, who served alongside Elon Musk, confirmed his departure on X (formerly Twitter), stating his intention to run for Governor of Ohio.

Ramaswamy, a 39-year-old former Republican presidential candidate, was appointed to the DOGE in November 2024. A White House statement praised his contributions to the department’s formation over the past two months. Anna Kelly, a spokesperson for the advisory group, explained that Ramaswamy’s future political aspirations necessitate his removal from the DOGE, given its established structure.

In his X post, Ramaswamy expressed his confidence in Musk and the DOGE team’s ability to streamline government and reaffirmed his commitment to supporting President Trump’s agenda. He hinted at a forthcoming announcement regarding his Ohio gubernatorial campaign.

Sources close to Ramaswamy confirmed that he is preparing to formally announce his candidacy. If successful, he would succeed Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, whose term is limited. The Ohio gubernatorial election is slated for November 2026. Ramaswamy’s background includes a Harvard and Yale Law education and a successful career in hedge funds and pharmaceutical research.

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