Vivek Ramaswamy’s move this week toward a run for governor of Ohio did not clear or freeze the Republican field the way someone so closely and visibly aligned with President-elect Donald Trump ordinarily might.

Ramaswamy recently met with Ohio’s incumbent governor, Mike DeWine, regarding the Senate seat left vacant by Vice President-elect JD Vance. However, DeWine on Friday announced that he would appoint his lieutenant governor to the position.

Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy may be considering stepping down from his role at the Department of Government Efficiency, which is co-led by Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Reports suggest he might be eyeing a Senate seat in Ohio,

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.

Vivek Ramaswamy, biotech entrepreneur and co-leader of Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), plans to step down to pursue gubernatorial campaign, according to media reports - Anadolu Ajansı

The co-leader of Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency initiative plans to announce a run for Ohio governor, two people familiar with his plans said.

Vivek Ramaswamy plans to bail on President-elect Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to focus on his ambitions to become Governor of Ohio, according to reports. Sources close to the situation told CBS News that his counterpart at the newly-formed panel,

Vivek Ramaswamy, co-leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with Elon Musk, is reportedly contemplating stepping down to focus on his campaign for Ohio governor. The reason for the departure is amid reported tensions within DOGE.