In his first opportunity to address his high-profile departure, Ramaswamy denied he had a falling out with Elon Musk, the co-creator of DOGE.

During an interview on The Breakfast Club, Charlamagne questioned whether Ramaswamy was forced out of DOGE, which he was supposed to co-lead with Elon Musk. Ramaswamy, now eyeing a run for Ohio governor, insisted the decision was mutual.

Ramaswamy's departure ahead of an expected gubernatorial bid in Ohio makes Elon Musk the sole leader of DOGE.

The former Republican presidential candidate teased a run for Ohio governor during an interview with Fox News’ Jesse Watters on Monday when questioned why he left the newly formed “DOGE” now solely led by tech billionaire Elon Musk.

The biotech entrepreneur was tapped in November to co-chair the new advisory group, but left suddenly last week amid reports he had irked Elon Musk.

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

Vivek Ramaswamy has stepped down from co-leading President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), according to The Associated Press. The official line as to why Ramaswamy is moving on is that he plans to run for elected office — he reportedly intends to run for Ohio governor.

Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy is out as the co-leader of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, according to a spokesperson for the initiative.

Robby Soave and Niall Stanage react to Charlamagne Tha God grilling Vivek Ramaswamy over his exit from DOGE. #doge #ramaswamy

Biotech entrepreneur and political figure Vivek Ramaswamy recently dropped hints about his potential candidacy for governor of Ohio during an interview with Fox News host Jesse Watters. At 39, Ramaswamy has already made waves in both the corporate and political arenas,

Ramaswamy announced his departure from the Trump's new nongovernmental entity, the "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), which he was chosen to lead alongside tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, in an X post the first day of Trump's term, writing that it was an "honor to help support the creation" of the department.