Staff Reports
President Donald Trump continues to shake up the political landscape, and he has found an ally in entrepreneur Elon Musk. Late last year, he announced a new initiative—Federal Bureaucratic Waste Be Gone, or as it’s sassily dubbed, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The idea is simple: eliminate wasteful spending and make government less of a money-sucking leech. Sounds like a plan every hard-working American can get behind, right?
However, as the ambitions of DOGE unfold, there has been a surprising twist. Vivek Ramaswamy, who held a key role in the newly formed department, has decided to step aside. The word on the street, as reported by Fox News, is that Ramaswamy has plans to launch a campaign for the governorship of Ohio, making his exit from DOGE a strategic move rather than a retreat. With Trump’s blessing, he seems to have one foot in the world of government reform while eyeing the higher political prize of state leadership.
🚨🚨 Vivek Ramaswamy officially out of DOGE due to running for Governor in Ohio. pic.twitter.com/LlJyWgPgqj
— JOSH DUNLAP (@JDunlap1974) January 21, 2025
Ramaswamy’s departure was celebrated by Trump’s team, with spokesperson Anna Kelly singing his praises for the crucial contributions he made during his brief service. According to her, the ambitious business wizard had a significant impact in laying the groundwork for DOGE in its nascent stage. So, while bureaucratic inefficiencies may not have shed tears over his exit, the conservatives who value frugality and efficiency are certainly hoping that Ramaswamy’s subsequent political maneuvers will be equally fruitful.
In the unfolding narrative, speculation is rampant that Ramaswamy will formally declare his candidacy for the governorship of Ohio in the very near future. The current governor, Mike DeWine, first elected in 2018, is term-limited and will be handing over the keys to the statehouse soon. This presents an excellent opportunity for Ramaswamy, a man who has already cut his teeth in the political arena with a Presidential run and now seems ready to take a serious stab at state governance. Those in the know believe he can carry the conservative torch in a state that remains critical for Trump’s future endeavors.
The anticipation surrounding Ramaswamy’s next steps cannot be overstated. He has made it clear that while he is stepping away from DOGE, he is steadfast in his commitment to support Trump’s overarching vision to “Make America Great Again.” As the political winds shift in Ohio, voters may find themselves captivated by the prospect of a reform-minded governor who has proven he has a quick wit and even quicker ideas about cutting through the red tape that often ensnares government operations. Ramaswamy may soon be the name at the top of everybody’s lips—as long as he’s not too busy tweeting about it.
