Donald Trump recently praised Vivek Ramaswamy , expressing his enthusiasm for the rising political figure. “I hope he’s going to be involved in our administration. I do hope that because we can put him in charge of one of these big monsters, and he’ll do a better job than anybody you can think of.”
In recent months, Ramaswamy has emerged as one of Trump’s strongest supporters. Throughout the Republican debates , he took on the role of Trump’s favoured advocate, frequently defending Trump’s positions and attacking rivals. The Indian-American presence in US politics has grown significantly over the years. Where once the "Samosa Caucus" referred to a small group of Indian-Americans in high political office, today, many more individuals of Indian descent are involved in both parties, with some suggesting that a Tamil versus Telugu dynamic has even surfaced in the 2024 Presidential election. Nevertheless, Vivek Ramaswamy has been the standout figure in this year’s campaign.
Ramaswamy’s early achievements are nothing short of remarkable. He was a nationally-ranked tennis player, a champion debater, an exceptional orator, and the valedictorian of his high school, embodying the aspirations of many ambitious Asian families. He drew inspiration from figures like ‘Tiger Mom’ Amy Lynn Chua and JD and Usha Vance, individuals who shaped his outlook.
After completing his studies at Harvard and Yale Law, Ramaswamy entered the hedge fund world, founded a pharmaceutical company, and amassed significant wealth. He was also awarded the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans, though some mistakenly linked him to George Soros, despite the fellowship’s lack of connection to the global figure of controversy.
During his campaign, Ramaswamy introduced his "Ten Truths," which bore a strong resemblance to the Ten Commandments and focused more on American ideals than Hindu philosophy. These truths, along with his calls to restore America's former glory, established him as an ideal representative of Donald Trump’s rhetoric during the early Republican primaries. His campaign narrative echoed the themes of Will McAvoy's monologue in The Newsroom, focusing on a return to America's golden past.
Ramaswamy’s exchanges with fellow candidate Nikki Haley were particularly notable. He criticised her for changing her name and religious identity, casting himself as the genuine Hindu-American who stayed true to his roots. Like Trump, Ramaswamy presented himself as an outsider to traditional politics, though he had built connections with influential right-wing figures. He even held his own in discussions with Ann Coulter, who, despite agreeing with his views, refused to support him because of his ethnicity. If Ramaswamy had been running on the opposite side of the political spectrum, he might well have been celebrated by mainstream media as a groundbreaking candidate.
Some Trump supporters had hoped Ramaswamy would be chosen as Trump’s vice-presidential candidate. However, that role ultimately went to JD Vance , a Yale classmate of Ramaswamy. Nevertheless, Ramaswamy seems set for a long future within the MAGA movement , with Time magazine dubbing him the most likely "heir apparent" to Donald Trump.
BREAKING: Trump just dropped a major hint that Vivek Ramaswamy will have a significant role in his upcoming administration
— George (@BehizyTweets) October 9, 2024
"I hope he's going to be involved in our administration. I do hope that because we can put him in charge of one of these big monsters, and he'll do a better… pic.twitter.com/ErDgwEyQ0d
In recent months, Ramaswamy has emerged as one of Trump’s strongest supporters. Throughout the Republican debates , he took on the role of Trump’s favoured advocate, frequently defending Trump’s positions and attacking rivals. The Indian-American presence in US politics has grown significantly over the years. Where once the "Samosa Caucus" referred to a small group of Indian-Americans in high political office, today, many more individuals of Indian descent are involved in both parties, with some suggesting that a Tamil versus Telugu dynamic has even surfaced in the 2024 Presidential election. Nevertheless, Vivek Ramaswamy has been the standout figure in this year’s campaign.
Ramaswamy’s early achievements are nothing short of remarkable. He was a nationally-ranked tennis player, a champion debater, an exceptional orator, and the valedictorian of his high school, embodying the aspirations of many ambitious Asian families. He drew inspiration from figures like ‘Tiger Mom’ Amy Lynn Chua and JD and Usha Vance, individuals who shaped his outlook.
After completing his studies at Harvard and Yale Law, Ramaswamy entered the hedge fund world, founded a pharmaceutical company, and amassed significant wealth. He was also awarded the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans, though some mistakenly linked him to George Soros, despite the fellowship’s lack of connection to the global figure of controversy.
During his campaign, Ramaswamy introduced his "Ten Truths," which bore a strong resemblance to the Ten Commandments and focused more on American ideals than Hindu philosophy. These truths, along with his calls to restore America's former glory, established him as an ideal representative of Donald Trump’s rhetoric during the early Republican primaries. His campaign narrative echoed the themes of Will McAvoy's monologue in The Newsroom, focusing on a return to America's golden past.
Ramaswamy’s exchanges with fellow candidate Nikki Haley were particularly notable. He criticised her for changing her name and religious identity, casting himself as the genuine Hindu-American who stayed true to his roots. Like Trump, Ramaswamy presented himself as an outsider to traditional politics, though he had built connections with influential right-wing figures. He even held his own in discussions with Ann Coulter, who, despite agreeing with his views, refused to support him because of his ethnicity. If Ramaswamy had been running on the opposite side of the political spectrum, he might well have been celebrated by mainstream media as a groundbreaking candidate.
Some Trump supporters had hoped Ramaswamy would be chosen as Trump’s vice-presidential candidate. However, that role ultimately went to JD Vance , a Yale classmate of Ramaswamy. Nevertheless, Ramaswamy seems set for a long future within the MAGA movement , with Time magazine dubbing him the most likely "heir apparent" to Donald Trump.
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