President Donald Trump on Friday made a major move in Ohio politics, throwing his full backing behind Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign for governor. Trump hailed his onetime presidential rival as “something SPECIAL” and declared that Ramaswamy “will never let you down.”
The endorsement immediately transformed the 2026 Ohio gubernatorial race into a national story, underscoring Trump’s continued power in shaping the Republican landscape in one of the country’s most pivotal battleground states.
In his Truth Social post, Trump wrote: “Vivek Ramaswamy is running for Governor of the Great State of Ohio, a place I love and WON BIG, THREE TIMES, in 2016, 2020, and 2024! I know Vivek well, competed against him, and he is something SPECIAL. He is Young, Strong, and Smart!”
Praising Ramaswamy’s character and patriotism, Trump added: “Vivek is also a very good person, who truly loves our Country. As your next Governor, Vivek 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/Veterans, Ensure LAW AND ORDER, Advance Election Integrity, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment.”
He concluded his message with an emphatic declaration of support: “Vivek Ramaswamy will be a GREAT Governor of Ohio, and has my Complete and Total Endorsement – HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!”
Ramaswamy, 40, first rose to prominence as an entrepreneur and political outsider. Born and raised in Cincinnati, he earned a biology degree from Harvard University before obtaining a law degree from Yale. His early career included work at a hedge fund before founding Roivant Sciences in 2014, a biotechnology company where he served as CEO and later chairman.
He later co-founded Strive Asset Management, a financial firm branding itself as an “anti-woke” alternative to major Wall Street investment houses, gaining a following among conservatives frustrated with progressive corporate trends.
Ramaswamy’s national profile grew rapidly during his 2024 presidential campaign. He entered the race in early 2023 and built a reputation for fiery debate performances and populist messaging before suspending his campaign in January 2024 and endorsing Trump.
Following that endorsement, Trump appointed him as co-leader of the Department of Government Efficiency — a brief but visible role that kept Ramaswamy in the public eye as a trusted ally in the MAGA movement.
Though Ramaswamy has never held elected office, his extensive business background, policy focus, and outspoken nationalism have earned him a loyal following within the GOP base. The Ohio Republican Party has already thrown its support behind him, setting the stage for a potentially uncontested primary.
{Matzav.com}
