Know why Indian origin V Ramaswamy, a proud Hindu ends his US Presidential bid
16 Jan 2024 13:01:16
Ahead of the United States' presidential election, the a proud Hindu Indian-American Republican candidate, Vivek R Ramaswamy, has dropped out his name from the race to White House while extending his support to the former POTUS Donald Trump.
He has previously called Trump the “best president of the 21st century" even as he tried to convince Republican voters that they should opt for “fresh legs" and “take our America First agenda to the next level."
This entire campaign is about speaking the TRUTH. We did not achieve our goal tonight & we need an America-First patriot in the White House. The people spoke loud & clear about who they want. Tonight I am suspending my campaign and endorsing Donald J. Trump and will do everything…
— Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) January 16, 2024
The 38-year-old entrepreneur made the announcement on Tuesday after former US President Donald Trump won the Iowa caucus. The biotech entrepreneur said that he is ending his campaign for the Republican nomination after a disappointing finish in Iowa’s leadoff caucuses.
Ramaswamy spoke to reporters and supporters at the Surety Hotel in Des Moines and livestreamed the caucus night press conference. Dozens of supporters thronged the Republican presidential candidate, as seen in the video livestreamed on X, and urged him to keep working for the people. Some of his supporters were visibly emotional and assured him that they would keep supporting him.
BREAKING: Republican Vivek Ramaswamy has dropped out of the race and has endorsed Donald Trump.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) January 16, 2024
Vivek has a bright future!
“As I've said since the beginning, there are two America first candidates in this race and I called Donald Trump to tell him that.”
“I congratulated him… pic.twitter.com/HVBIW7T3q9
Ramaswamy said that he will be headed to New Hampshire later this week where he said he would campaign for Donald Trump and urged his supporters to make sure that he is made the next US president.
Ramaswamy, an Ohio native, born to immigrant parents from Kerala, emerged as one of the unexpected contenders in a Republican field still dominated by Trump's reputation.
Ramaswamy, relatively unknown in political circles when he entered the race in February 2023, managed to garner attention and support among Republican voters through his strong opinions on immigration and an America-first approach. His campaign strategy closely mirrored that of former President Trump, both in terms of tone and policy.
Ramaswamy sought to tap into the conservative base that had propelled Trump to success in previous elections.
What’s next for the Indian-origin businessman?
BREAKING: Vivek Ramaswamy drops out of Presidential race, endorses Trump’s candidacy. He could be Veep if Trump returns. pic.twitter.com/43g4SBMkJA
— Shiv Aroor (@ShivAroor) January 16, 2024
If Donald Trump some how manages to clinch the victory in upcoming US election 2024, then there are high chances for Vivek to get big position, even a vice president.