A deep philosophical rift between the two billionaire leaders of the “Department of Government Efficiency” left Musk alone at its top, which could give him more power than envisioned

The former Republican primary foe departs DOGE after his goal of trimming regulations was overtaken by Musk’s priority of cutting expenditures.

The abrupt departure of Indian-American billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has raised questions about the reasons behind his exit. Ramaswamy sparked controversy with a tweet criticising what he called America’s “cultural veneration of mediocrity.