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Shelby Talcott: Why Vivek Ramaswamy got booted from DOGE

Jan 22, 2025
Shelby Talcott, a White House reporter at Semafor known for her coverage of the Trump administration, discusses Vivek Ramaswamy's controversial exit from the DOGE initiative. She reveals insights from Trump insiders about the political maneuvering behind Ramaswamy's shift from cabinet hopes to gubernatorial aspirations. The conversation uncovers the influence of Dogecoin in federal budgeting, legal challenges, and the dynamic power play between Trump and Musk. It's a deep dive into the interplay of politics, technology, and ideology.
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