Republican businessman Vivek Ramaswamy is planning to leave his new appointment leading The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and announce a run for Ohio governor, according to two sources familiar with the planning.

Vivek Ramaswamy, co-leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with Elon Musk, is reportedly contemplating stepping down to focus on his campaign for Ohio governor. The reason for the departure is amid reported tensions within DOGE.

NBC News confirmed a report - citing two sources - that Ramaswamy will focus his efforts on a campaign to become the next governor of Ohio.

The entrepreneur will continue leading Donald J. Trump’s government efficiency project before turning his attention to a campaign. He has encountered some turbulence with Mr. Trump, and with Elon Musk.

Ohio entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will announce a bid for Ohio governor "shortly," a source confirmed.

Billionaire DOGE co-chair is expected to announce his campaign after he was passed over to fill JD Vance’s seat

The co-leader of Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency initiative plans to announce a run for Ohio governor, two people familiar with his plans said.

There has also been tension between the rank and file and Ramaswamy, the outlet said, citing sources familiar with the dynamics of DOGE. Now, Ramaswamy has been nudged to leave the organization entirely.

Vivek Ramaswamy is leaving the federal government cost-cutting effort he planned to lead with Elon Musk and expects to announce a bid for Ohio governor a week after Donald Trump is sworn in as president,