Vivek Ramaswamy withdraws from US Presidential race, throws support behind Donald Trump as ‘top president of 21st century’

In a surprising turn of events, Vivek Ramaswamy, a wealthy political outsider, announced his Republican presidential bid for the 2024 US Presidential Elections after a disappointing finish in Iowa. Ramaswamy, 38, endorsed his rival, former President Donald Trump, whom he has previously praised as the “best president of the 21st century.” Despite his endorsement of Trump, Ramaswamy tried to convince Republican voters to opt for “fresh legs” and take the “America First agenda to the next level.”

Donald Trump, on the other hand, secured a resounding victory in the first 2024 Republican presidential contest in Iowa, solidifying his dominance over the party. Trump, who seeks a rematch with Democratic President Joe Biden, expressed his gratitude to Iowa on his social media platform, Truth Social.

Following his disappointing finish in Iowa, Ramaswamy announced the suspension of his presidential campaign, acknowledging that there was no path for him to become the next president. He then endorsed Trump for the presidency, joining him in the race to reclaim the White House in November.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis finished in second place behind Trump, with former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley closely behind. With nearly 90% of the expected vote tallied, Trump had a significant lead with 50.9%, while DeSantis and Haley trailed behind.

As the race for the Republican nomination continues, Trump aims to solidify his position as the frontrunner, while DeSantis and Haley strive to prove that they remain viable challengers. Trump’s campaign strategy, which includes skipping debates and focusing on a message of inevitability, has set the tone for the upcoming primaries.