Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy is out as the co-leader of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, according to a spokesperson for the initiative.

Trump's DOGE initiative seeks to streamline federal operations, dismantle bureaucracy and fire nonessential federal employees.

The billionaire decided he could not campaign while helping lead the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, but tensions with Elon Musk were also evident.

Musk and Ramaswamy's Department of Government Efficiency will embed itself at federal agencies and in the heart of DC.

Ramaswamy reportedly believed DOGE would use current laws and court precedent to fulfill DOGE’s goals while Musk focused on the technology aspect

The new Trump administration is confirming that Vivek Ramaswamy won’t stay with the Department of Government Efficiency at the start of President Trump’s second term, noting that he “intends to run for elected office soon,

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.

Billionaire pushes ahead with plans to infiltrate all parts of Trump’s administration after axing of his co-leader at Doge

The former Republican primary foe departs DOGE after his goal of trimming regulations was overtaken by Musk’s priority of cutting expenditures.

Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy may be considering stepping down from his role at the Department of Government Efficiency, which is co-led by Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Reports suggest he might be eyeing a Senate seat in Ohio,

Vivek Ramaswamy could withdraw from working with the Department of Government Efficiency ahead of his bid for Ohio governor, which he intends to formally announce by the last week in January, according to a person close to the matter.