Vivek Ramaswamy Steps Down from DOGE Leadership
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Elon Musk will now be the sole head of the organization. On his first day back in office, President Donald Trump made many major changes, including revoking Biden-era AI safety regulations and appointing new acting chairs for the SEC and CFTC, Mark Uyeda and Caroline Pham. However, the lack of crypto-related executive orders left the crypto community speculating about his administration’s direction. Vivek Ramaswamy Leaves DOGE Vivek Ramaswamy, entrepreneur and former presidential candidate, will step down from his role as co-leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This will leave Elon Musk as the sole head of the organization. Reports suggest that Ramaswamy is preparing to run for governor of Ohio, a position that will open when current Governor Mike DeWine’s term ends in January of 2027. While Ramaswamy did not officially announce his candidacy yet, he hinted at his intentions. On Jan. 18, he commented on a parody post suggesting it wasn’t “a bad idea.” In a Jan. 20 post on X, Ramaswamy shared his gratitude for his time with DOGE, and he is very confident in Musk and the team’s goal to streamline government operations. A spokesperson for DOGE, Anna Kelly, confirmed Ramaswamy’s departure due to the need for him to stay outside of the organization because of its structural requirements and his future political ambitions. Ramaswamy’s political ambitions were not the only driving force behind his departure from DOGE. He is also reportedly exiting the Department due to growing tensions. According to Politico, Musk recently pushed for Ramaswamy’s removal. A Republican strategist claimed that Ramaswamy alienated key figures in political and business circles, including those close to President Donald Trump. The tensions very likely got worse due to Ramaswamy’s public criticism of American culture. This includes a December post on X where he suggested that the…
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