A deep philosophical rift between the two billionaire leaders of the “Department of Government Efficiency” left Musk to run the group.

In his post, Ramaswamy argued that American companies prioritise foreign-born engineers over native Americans due to a cultural veneration of mediocrity over excellence.

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.