Vivek Ramaswamy has said that Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday will bring the "dawn of a new Golden Age."
Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy stepped down as the co-leader of the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) just 69 days after being appointed. The move comes after mounting pressure from key Republican figures and Elon Musk himself,
Vivek Ramaswamy bowed out of DOGE hours after Trump's inauguration; as per a latest report, it was Elon Musk who wanted him 'out' due to 'differences'.
In his post, Ramaswamy argued that American companies prioritise foreign-born engineers over native Americans due to a cultural veneration of mediocrity over excellence.
A debate over the program for skilled foreign workers has pitted immigration hard-liners against some of President Trump’s most influential supporters in the tech industry.
Ramaswamy's opinion on the H-1B visa program which allows US companies to hire foreign workers is aligned with that of Elon Muska and Donald Trump, b
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.
Over 70 per cent of all H-1B visas issued by the U.S. go to Indian nationals. As a result, the Indian-origin population in America has tripled over the last 25 years from 1.6 million in the early 2000s to nearly 5 million today.
Vivek Ramaswamy’s departure from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) follows tensions with Elon Musk over H-1B visa remarks. Despite his initial involvement, Ramaswamy’s controversial comments led to friction with Musk.
According to inside reports, Vivek Ramaswamy rattled a section of the MAGA after he criticized the American culture in his support for the H-1B visa p
Ramaswamy's comments, criticizing American popular culture, which he described as a "veneration of mediocrity over excellence," ignited a firestorm of debate.
The Durham-Chapel Hill area is the 13th largest metro area for Immigrants with an H-1B visa from 2010-2016, and has only grown since then. The growth in the tech industries in places like Raleigh has occurred parallel to the rise in H-1B visa applications. But it’s not just the tech industry that draws H-1B visa applications.