Vivek Ramaswamy Reveals Whether He Was Fired By Elon Musk From DOGE: ‘We Discussed…’

Last Updated:January 28, 2025, 12:43 IST

Asserting that both of them had "different and complementary approaches" to running DOGE, Vivek Ramaswamy said that they were both “on the same page".

Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk

Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, who quit the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), said that he has no differences with the Tesla boss. Asserting that both of them had “different and complementary approaches" to running DOGE, Vivek Ramaswamy said that they were both “on the same page".

Vivek Ramaswamy praises Elon Musk

Praising Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy said that there was no better person to lead DOGE. On speculation of a rift between him and Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy said, “I think that’s incorrect. But what I would say is, we had different and complementary approaches. I focused more on a constitutional law, legislative-based approach. They focused more on a technology approach, which is the future approach."

“When you are talking about a constitutional revival, it’s not just done through the federal government. It’s done through federalism, where states also lead the way. There’s no better person having a technological and digital approach than Elon Musk to lead," he said.

On whether Elon Musk fired him, Vivek Ramaswamy said, “No, we had a mutual discussion. We are on the same page. Divide and conquer. In saving the country, it’s not a one-man show from the top down or the bottom up. It’s all of the above. And that’s what I’m for."

Vivek Ramaswamy to run for Ohio governor?

Vivek Ramaswamy also teased an Ohio governor’s bid, saying there would be an announcement soon. He said, “Well, the reality is, I’m pursuing an elected office very shortly. We will have an announcement soon. We look at the country over the last 20 years, Silicon Valley was at the bleeding edge of the American economy. I think the Ohio River Valley can be at the bleeding edge of the American economy for the next 20 years."

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