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.

Under the stewardship of Trump, tech mogul Elon Musk and Ramaswamy had introduced DOGE and were tasked with heading the agency. His removal from the organisation was confirmed after Ramaswamy took to X (formerly Twitter) to confirm the rumours of his departure.