Ramaswamy may leave DOGE after tension with staff over workload: Report

Published January 19, 2025 9:04pm ET



Tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, who was tapped by President-elect Donald Trump to co-chair the newly created Department of Government Efficiency, is now expected to abandon his post at the organization, according to a report.

CBS News reported on Sunday that people close to Elon Musk, who is the other co-chair at DOGE, have been flouting Ramaswamy’s co-leadership due to frustration that he isn’t keeping up with his share of the work at the organization. There has also been tension between the rank and file and Ramaswamy, the outlet said, citing sources familiar with the dynamics of DOGE.

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