In a recent appearance on Fox News, Vivek Ramaswamy faced tough questioning regarding his sudden exit from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a project he was set to co-lead.
Host Jesse Watters humorously noted that Ramaswamy's tenure was equivalent to "three Scaramuccis," referencing Anthony Scaramucci's brief stint as White House communications director under President Trump.
As reported by Fox News, DOGE was not officially established until the inauguration of Donald Trump, and Ramaswamy's leadership role was so short-lived that it concluded before the first day ended. Addressing his departure, Ramaswamy dismissed any notion of a conflict with Elon Musk, the project's co-creator, stating, "We had differentand complementaryapproaches." He explained that while Musk focused on technology, his own approach was rooted in constitutional law and legislative matters.
Ramaswamy framed his decision as aligning with conservative principles, emphasizing federalism. By pursuing elected office in Ohio, he aims to contribute to DOGE's goal of reducing centralized government in favor of states' rights. "The Ohio River valley can be at the bleeding edge of the American economy for the next 20 years," he asserted. Ramaswamy is anticipated to run for governor in the November 2026 election, coinciding with DOGE's planned dissolution on July 4, 2026.
When questioned about rumors of being fired by Musk, Ramaswamy described his departure as the result of a "mutual discussion," adding, "Were on the same page, divide and conquer. In saving the country, its not a one-man show from the top down or the bottom up, its all of the above, and thats what Im in for."
Ramaswamy's political journey has been marked by a dynamic presence during the presidential primaries, distinguishing himself from traditional GOP figures like Mike Pence. However, his shifting positions have drawn criticism, with Rich Lowry of National Review accusing him of running a "fundamentally cynical campaign" lacking in consistent principles. Lowry remarked, "He exudes such an aura of insincerity, you have the distinct feeling that if neo-conservatism were still in fashion, hed eagerly out-Cheney Liz Cheney."
Ramaswamy's public visibility waned following a controversial social media post criticizing native-born Americans for valuing "mediocrity over excellence," drawing parallels to Scaramucci's downfall after a similar outburst.
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