In a lengthy post on X in December, Ramaswamy waded into the political discussion on American versus foreign-born workers and railed against a culture that he said had misplaced priorities. “Our American culture has venerated mediocrity over excellence for way too long (at least since the 90s and likely longer)” he wrote.

Ramaswamy has not yet confirmed a specific date for his announcement regarding the Ohio Governor run, though reports suggest it may happen as early as next week. His campaign is expected to launch in 2026.

Vivek Ramaswamy confirmed Monday that he will leave President Donald Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), adding that he will

Trump's choice to co-lead the Department of Government Efficiency is expected to announce a gubernatorial campaign after the new administration begins.

Entrepreneur and former Republican presidential hopeful is expected to announce a gubernatorial campaign in Ohio

Vivek Ramaswamy is no longer part of the government efficiency commission that President Donald Trump selected him to lead alongside billionaire Elon Musk.

Vivek Ramaswamy will launch a campaign for governor in Ohio early next week and is parting ways with President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming DOGE.

Vivek Ramaswamy has stepped down from the Department of Government Efficiency, leaving Elon Musk to lead the Trump-backed task force alone. Ramaswamy is expected to run for Ohio governor in 2026.

President Donald Trump’s Monday executive order establishing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) presents a more modest scope for the initiative, focusing primarily on “modernizing federal technology and software.

Its already poor odds of success look worse. The US President’s Department of Government Efficiency faces lawsuits and only Elon Musk will run it after Vivek Ramaswamy dropped out.

The added controversy around Ramaswamy is the last thing Elon Musk needs as he races to cut $1 trillion from the federal budget before the 2026 midterm elections.