Vivek Ramaswamy quits Elon Musk-Donald Trump's brainchild DOGE. But why?

Indian-American Entrepreneur and politician Vivek Ramaswamy confirmed Monday his departure from the "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) in a post on X (formerly Twitter), hours after Trump assuming charge at the White House.

Responding to a reporter who cited unnamed sources about his resignation, Ramaswamy acknowledged his exit while reiterating his confidence in the team led by Elon Musk. The Republican is speculated to run for Ohio Governor's office, a move which bars him from being a part of DOGE.

“It was my honor to help support the creation of DOGE. I’m confident that Elon & team will succeed in streamlining government. I’ll have more to say very soon about my future plans in Ohio. Most importantly, we’re all-in to help President Trump make America great again!” Ramaswamy wrote in his post.



The announcement comes as DOGE is facing mounting criticism and legal challenges over its lack of transparency and potential overreach in slashing federal programs and spending.

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The announcement comes as Ramaswamy reportedly mulls over the exact timing of his formal entry into the Ohio governor’s race, slated for 2026. His candidacy could be announced as early as next week. If elected, Ramaswamy would make history as the first Indian American Governor of Ohio and the fourth Indian American governor in the United States.

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The first Indian American governor, Bobby Jindal, was elected in Louisiana, followed by Nikki Haley in South Carolina, who are both Republicans as well.