Vivek Ramaswamy has stepped down from the Department of Government Efficiency, leaving Elon Musk to lead the Trump-backed task force alone. Ramaswamy is expected to run for Ohio governor in 2026.

Vivek Ramaswamy is no longer part of the government ... Beaumont reported from Des Moines, Iowa, and Cooper from Phoenix.

Ramaswamy's departure from the Department of Government Efficiency was confirmed hours after Trump took office Monday.

Vivek Ramaswamy is no longer part of the commission ... Beaumont reported from Des Moines, Iowa, and Cooper from Phoenix.

Vivek Ramaswamy is no longer part of the government efficiency commission that President Donald Trump selected him to lead alongside fellow billionaire Elon Musk.

Vivek Ramaswamy is no longer part of the government ... Beaumont reported from Des Moines, Iowa, and Cooper from Phoenix. Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration freeze...

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Ramaswamy, a 39-year-old entrepreneur and 2024 presidential candidate from suburban Columbus, is one of three major Republican candidates for Ohio governor so far.

The former Republican presidential candidate teased a run for Ohio governor during an interview with Fox News’ Jesse Watters on Monday when questioned why he left the newly formed “DOGE” now solely led by tech billionaire Elon Musk.

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President Trump, 78, pushed Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to consider installing Ramaswamy in Vance’s open Senate seat earlier this month — but was rebuffed by the governor in favor of Lt. Gov. Jon Husted.

In his first opportunity to address his high-profile departure, Ramaswamy denied he had a falling-out with Elon Musk, the co-creator of DOGE.