Vivek Ramaswamy said he’s preparing to run for governor in his home state Ohio, after dropping out of a project to slash the size of the federal government.

The entrepreneur will continue leading Donald J. Trump’s government efficiency project before turning his attention to a campaign. He has encountered some turbulence with Mr. Trump, and with Elon Musk.

WASHINGTON – Mr Vivek Ramaswamy will not join US President Donald Trump’s government efficiency effort as he readies a campaign for governor in Ohio. Mr Trump had named the biotech entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate to lead the panel – dubbed the Department of Government Efficiency – alongside billionaire donor Elon Musk.

Vivek Ramaswamy, biotech entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate, is preparing to run for Ohio governor, challenging prominent GOP figures like Attorney General Dave Yost and Treasurer Robert Sprague.

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.

Vivek Ramaswamy, former Republican presidential candidate, could leave his role with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as he plans to announce his candidacy for Ohio governor, as reported by Politico.

Former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses President Donald Trump’s accomplishments in his first week in office and what’s next for him on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime.’

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