Hindu-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has been selected by President-elect Donald Trump to oversee federal government spending in the newly-formed “Department of Government Efficiency”. This marks a major career milestone for Ramaswamy, who has risen from being Trump's rival in the 2016 presidential race to becoming one of his influential supporters. A self-proclaimed 'apolitical' businessman, Ramaswamy recently made headlines for his criticisms of 'woke' culture and has now announced his presidential campaign for the Republican Party in 2023.
President-Elect Donald Trump has announced that Tesla CEO Elon Musk and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will be leading the newly established 'Department of Government Efficiency' (DOGE), which is tasked with reducing government size and regulations. The duo will offer advice and recommendations to the White House and its budget office, but it is unclear how the department will work and be funded. Trump has called this effort the "Manhattan Project" and expects it to be completed by the next midterm election.
Tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, born to immigrant parents in Ohio, had initially announced his 2024 presidential campaign with a focus on merit and economic independence. However, following a disappointing finish in Iowa, he has dropped out of the race and endorsed Donald Trump's candidacy. Ramaswamy has a diverse background, having graduated from Harvard University and worked at a hedge fund before founding his own successful biopharmaceutical company. He has also recently launched a new organization dedicated to giving a voice to ordinary Americans in the economy. Stay tuned for updates on Ramaswamy's journey and his potential future plans.
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has called out the media for excluding him from the Iowa caucus race. He shared a survey that only listed three Republican candidates, including former President Donald Trump, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Ramaswamy's spokeswoman also criticized The New York Times for only featuring those three candidates on their Iowa caucus results page.