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Musk, Flexing His Muscles, ‘Ousts Ramaswamy From DOGE’ as Former Presidential Candidate Prepares To Run for Ohio Governor

Mr. Ramaswamy reportedly annoyed the billionaire chief executive with a post about American culture.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk (R), Co-Chair of the newly announced Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) carries his son on his shoulders at the U.S. Capitol following a meeting with businessman Vivek Ramaswamy (L), Co-Chair of the newly announced Department of Government Efficiency, Rep. Kat Cammack (C), and other members of the U.S. Congress on December 05, 2024 at Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
JOSEPH CURL
JOSEPH CURL

Billionaire Elon Musk doesn’t like to share the spotlight and now, he doesn’t have to. The tycoon last year joined forces with Vivek Ramaswamy to run the Department of Government Efficiency, but on Inauguration Day the former GOP presidential candidate suddenly decided to bail. He’s reportedly announcing a run for governor of Ohio next week.

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JOSEPH CURL
JOSEPH CURL

Mr. Curl covered the White House for a dozen years as a correspondent for the Washington Times. He also ran the Drudge Report for four years as the morning editor.

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