Vivek Ramaswamy bowed out of DOGE hours after Trump's inauguration; as per a latest report, it was Elon Musk who wanted him 'out' due to 'differences'.

Ramaswamy has not yet confirmed a specific date for his announcement regarding the Ohio Governor run, though reports suggest it may happen as early as next week. His campaign is expected to launch in 2026.

Vivek Ramaswamy has said that Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday will bring the "dawn of a new Golden Age."

Tesla founder Elon Musk is a vocal proponent of H-1B visas, and his company's use of the program jumped sharply this year.

Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy stepped down as the co-leader of the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) just 69 days after being appointed. The move comes after mounting pressure from key Republican figures and Elon Musk himself,

Created in 1990 and intended for skilled foreign workers, the visa had until recently remained little known outside Silicon Valley, where technology companies use it to employ tens of thousands.

The details behind how Elon Musk has booted Vivek Ramaswamy out of President Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency have been revealed by Politico. | TAG24

Tesla laid off roughly 6,600 workers. According to labor statistics, it filed about 1,300 H-1B visa applications around the same time.

Republicans are divided over H-1B visa policies amidst President Trump's immigration crackdown, with tech industry advocates like Elon Musk supporting the program and others like Steve Bannon opposing it.

The tension came to light hours after Trump’s inauguration, when Ramaswamy announced he would not co-lead DOGE with Musk.

A rift has emerged within the Republican Party, largely centred on Elon Musk's influence. His support for the H-1B visa programme has drawn criticism from Trump's base, leading to tensions with key figures like Steve Bannon and Vivek Ramaswamy.