With the Sieg Heil, the Elon Roman Salute literally stole the spotlight. EVERYONE is talking about Elon instead of Donald Trump. I bet Trump is relieved, in some way, that he isn’t in the spotlight this time.
Meanwhile, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has become a lightning rod under Trump’s new administration, with Elon Musk stepping in as co-leader.
Initially paired with biotech player Vivek Ramaswamy, Musk seemed set to drive the agenda. Then, several news outlets reported that Ramaswamy bowed out without warning.
There’s debate about whether Ramaswamy is out, but here are the next moves for DOGE anyway.
Vivek Ramaswamy’s Exit from DOGE
A new dawn. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/a3Vthjth69
— Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) January 20, 2025
Barely 69 days after Trump unveiled DOGE, Ramaswamy is being reported as out. Reports suggest Musk played a pivotal role in ousting Ramaswamy following a controversial social media rant about H-1B visas. According to insiders, Ramaswamy faced mounting frustration from Trump’s advisors, and the post seemingly sealed his fate.
“They wanted him out before the tweet—but kicked him to the curb when it came out,” said a source familiar with the decision.
The tweet, which criticized American culture and praised foreign workers for their “excellence,” rubbed many Republicans the wrong way. It also clashed with Trump’s America-first ethos, making Ramaswamy’s position untenable.
Elon Roman Salute: Musk’s Growing Influence
Ramaswamy’s departure underlines Musk’s growing influence in Trump’s administration. Musk reportedly pushed for Ramaswamy’s removal, citing concerns about balancing DOGE responsibilities with political ambitions.
“Musk didn’t think it was feasible for Ramaswamy to campaign for governor of Ohio while working on DOGE,” revealed a source close to the project.
Elon Musk’s fingerprints on Trump’s agenda aren’t new, but his growing role in DOGE underscores a deeper merger between Silicon Valley and government reform. Call it modernization if you’re optimistic, overreach if you’re not.
Meanwhile, Vivek Ramaswamy has bowed out, setting his sights on a 2026 gubernatorial bid in Ohio—an exit steeped in pragmatism.
Ramaswamy, for his part, insists the split was mutual and aligned with future plans. On Monday, he doubled on optics, posting a grinning photo with Musk tagged “A new dawn.”
What’s Next After The Elon Roman Salute
The Musk and Ramaswamy DOGE 2025 story offers a window into the delicate balance between personal ambition and political service.
Let’s end on a note about $Doge, the meme coin: In one day, Elon said he was sending Doge to Mars, and now there will soon be a government website dedicated to Doge. And with all that, Dogecoin is only up 1.4% on this news. There’s literally nothing that can pump this cursed coin.
Of course, if Dogecoin loses Elon to Doge, the government program, it won’t bode well for price action. But we’ll see if Elon can keep all his plates spinning.
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