DOGE bro Ramaswamy likely to announce Ohio governor run by month's end: sources
FOX NewsJAN 20
Report: Ramaswamy Exits DOGE to Launch Ohio Governor Bid
Above: Vivek Ramaswamy, chairman and co-founder of Strive Asset Management, during the 60th presidential inauguration in the rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on Jan. 20, 2025. Image copyright: Kenny Holston/Contributor/The New York Times/Bloomberg via Getty Images
The Spin
Democratic narrative
Ramaswamy, a longtime Trump supporter, appears to have been pushed out of the not-yet-official agency Trump asked him to lead. Clashing with staff and lacking involvement with co-chair Elon Musk, Ramaswamy's tenure was marked by friction and ineffectiveness. His exit, coupled with Trump's suggestion to take a Senate seat he didn't get, underscores a failed experiment in government "efficiency" that seems more about headlines than actual budgetary reform.
Republican narrative
While Ramaswamy will be missed at DOGE, he now has the opportunity to transform Ohio by adopting bold policies and rejecting establishment insiders. His outsider status could break the cycle of ineffective governance, revitalizing Ohio's economy and education. Avoiding past politicians' advisors would signal serious reform — potentially making Ohio a national model and positioning Ramaswamy for broader political success.
Conservative narrative
Trump supporters must be very cautious when dealing with Ramaswamy, as he and Musk have recently shown their true colors regarding immigration policy. Billionaire tech executives, who clearly prioritize profit over almost everything else, are willing to replace American workers with cheap foreigners to benefit themselves. They should not be given powerful positions until they've proven a desire to protect Americans first.