Vivek Ramaswamy, once handpicked by President Donald Trump to co-lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside billionaire Elon Musk, is no longer part of the newly formed commission. His departure was confirmed just hours after Trump took office on Monday (21 January).

Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will no longer co-head the Department of Government Efficiency with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the former announced hours after US President Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday (local time).

Washington DC: Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will no longer co-head the Department of Government Efficiency with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the former announced hours after US President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday (local time). Ramaswamy is planning to announce a run for Ohio Governor next week, Politico reported.