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Trump endorses Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio governor
The President praised the Indian American businessman as “young, strong and smart” in a Truth Social post.
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Pranavi Sharma - Fri, 07, Nov 2025
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Donald Trump and Vivek Ramaswamy. / LibraryofCongress/Twitter/@VivekGRamaswamy
U.S. President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy for governor of Ohio, calling him a “special” candidate who “will never let you down.”
Trump announced his endorsement on Nov.8 on his Truth Social platform, shortly after Ramaswamy launched his campaign. The president highlighted his personal connection with Ramaswamy, writing, “I know Vivek well, competed against him, and he is something SPECIAL. He is Young, Strong, and Smart!”
Trump went on to say that Ramaswamy “will fight tirelessly to grow the economy, cut taxes and regulations, promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., champion American energy dominance, keep our now very secure border secure, stop migrant crime, strengthen our military and veterans, ensure law and order, advance election integrity, and protect our always under siege Second Amendment.”
“Vivek Ramaswamy will be a GREAT Governor of Ohio,” Trump added. “He has my Complete and Total Endorsement – HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!”
Ramaswamy responded to President Trump on X by saying: “Thank you, President Trump! Let’s make Ohio greater than ever.”
Thank you, President Trump! Let’s make Ohio greater than ever. https://t.co/7iYRANCaE0
— Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) November 8, 2025
Ramaswamy, who launched his campaign for governor the same day, is running to lead a state that Trump described as a “place I love and won big, three times.”
The 38-year-old businessman announced his candidacy on Feb. 24, one month after resigning from Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), where he served as co-lead alongside Elon Musk. The agency was tasked with reducing federal staffing and spending.
A former 2024 Republican presidential candidate, Ramaswamy endorsed Trump after dropping out of the race and later joined the DOGE. His resignation in January prompted speculation that he planned to run for governor.
Ramaswamy has drawn attention within the party for his outspoken views on immigration and culture. In December, he faced criticism after defending visas for skilled foreign workers, saying the U.S. must stop “celebrating mediocrity” if it wants to compete globally.
The Ohio gubernatorial election will be held on Nov. 3, 2026.
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