
Vivek Ramaswamy Resignation: Republican leader and Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy resigned as co-leader of the Department for Government Efficiency (DOGE) in just 69 days. According to a report in Politico, the decision was taken following his controversial comments on H-1B visas and pressure from prominent Republican leaders including Elon Musk.
Ramaswami recently shared a post on X (formerly Twitter), in which he accused American companies of giving preference to foreign workers. According to him, American companies are ignoring excellence and giving priority to foreign employees. This is believed to be the main reason for Ramaswamy’s resignation.
What is H-1B visa?
This visa allows American companies to temporarily hire foreign workers for specific occupations. Of the 386,000 H-1B visas issued in 2023, 72.3% went to Indian citizens. A large portion of H-1B visa holders come from the tech and engineering sector. Ramaswami’s statement not only affected American workforce mobility.
Not only did it spark debate, but it also exposed discord within the Republican Party. His comments were viewed more than 118 million times.
Elon Musk’s role behind resignation
During Ramaswamy’s role at DOGE, Musk and other Republican leaders disagreed with his views. According to a strategist close to the Trump administration, this incident shows the growing influence of Elon Musk in the GOP. Musk not only criticized Ramaswamy but he is also considered to have a big role in ousting him from DOGE.
Ramaswamy’s next political plans
Ramaswamy, 39, who rose to fame as an Indian-American entrepreneur, is now preparing to run for governor of Ohio in 2026. After the resignation, Ramaswamy said in a statement on Twitter that it was an honor for me to support the creation of DOGE. I am confident that Allen and his team will be successful in streamlining the government. I will announce my future plans in Ohio soon. He also promised to continue supporting President Trump’s agenda.
Impact of DOGE controversy on GOP
Ramaswamy’s resignation from DOGE and the controversy are indicative of growing unrest within the GOP. This incident clearly shows Musk’s influence in the GOP and his hold on the Trump administration. Let us tell you that Ramaswamy’s statement exposed differences within the party on immigration policy.
Eyes on Ohio gubernatorial election
Vivek Ramaswamy’s resignation from DOGE came over H-1B visas and policy disagreements within the GOP. He now has his sights set on the Ohio gubernatorial election where he may face tough political challenges.,