A deep philosophical rift between the two billionaire leaders of the “Department of Government Efficiency” left Musk to run the group.

Ramaswamy “just burned through the bridges and he finally burned Elon,” said a Republican strategist close to Trump advisers. "Everyone wants him out of Mar-a-Lago, out of D.C

This announcement comes after several news outlets published reports late last week indicating Ramaswamy would leave his role. Ramaswamy was forced out after claiming American work culture “venerated mediocrity over excellence” in a social media post last month during the debate on the H-1B skilled workers visa among Republicans,

The Roman salute is conditionally allowed in Italy and outright banned in Germany. German chancellor Olaf Scholz responded to Musk's gesture by saying, "We have the freedom of speech in Europe and in Germany," he said, "what we do not accept is if this is supporting extreme right positions."

"No, Elon Musk did not do those salutes," New York Rep. Elise Stefanik told Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy when pressed before lawmakers at her confirmation hearing.

Musk, the world's richest man and a close ally of President Trump, was speaking at the Capital One Arena in Washington DC when he made the gesture. "My heart goes out to you. It is thanks to you that the future of civilisation is assured," the 53-year-old said, after giving the second one-armed salute.

Billionaire Elon Musk sparked controversy Monday after making a gesture at an event celebrating US President Donald Trump's inauguration, with some calling it a "Nazi" or "fascist" movement.

Musk’s hand gesture during Trump inauguration celebration draws scrutiny Was it a Nazi salute or a moment of enthusiasm? Billionaire Elon Musk's hand gesture while speaking at President Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan 20 drew online comparisons to a Nazi salute.