Vivek Ramaswamy Withdraws Senate Bid to Lead Government Efficiency Drive with Musk

Vivek Ramaswamy, appointed to lead the Department of Government Efficiency alongside Elon Musk for the Trump Administration, has withdrawn from the Senate appointment in Ohio. The DOGE aims to tackle government bureaucracy and excess, aligning with Trump's 'Save America' initiative.

Vivek Ramaswamy has decided to withdraw from consideration for a Senate appointment in Ohio, opting instead to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Announced Tuesday by President-elect Donald Trump, Ramaswamy aims to drive significant government reforms as part of this new initiative.

Ramaswamy's decision was made public through a post on social media platform X, where he expressed confidence in the Ohio Governor's choice to fill the Senate seat vacated by Vice President-elect JD Vance. Ramaswamy pledged to support the appointee in fulfilling their responsibilities.

Trump's statement highlights DOGE's mission to dismantle government bureaucracy and cut wasteful expenditures, a key component of the 'Save America' movement. The department will work closely with the White House and the Office of Management and Budget to implement structural reforms, a central focus of Ramaswamy's campaign during the Republican primary.

(With inputs from agencies.)