Des Moines January 16: Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy said Monday that he is suspending his 2024 Republican presidential campaign after a disappointing finish in Iowa's leadoff caucuses. Ramaswamy, 38, endorsed his rival, former President Donald Trump. Vivek Ramaswamy Drops Out of Republican Presidential Race, Endorses Former US President Donald Trump: Report
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.” Donald Trump Wins Iowa Republican Caucus: Former US President Wins Iowa’s Leadoff Voting Contest, Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley Battle for Second Place
Vivek Ramaswamy Announces He's Suspending His Presidential Bid
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
The wealthy political outsider also modeled his own bid on Trump's run, campaigning as a fast-talking, headline-grabbing populist who relentlessly needled opponents.
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