Trump Delivers 'Complete and Total Endorsement' to Vivek Ramaswamy in High-Stakes Ohio Governor Race

Washington, D.C. – November 8, 2025  President Donald J. Trump has thrown his full political weight behind Vivek Ramaswamy, the Indian-origin entrepreneur and former presidential contender, for the 2026 Ohio gubernatorial race. The endorsement, posted late Friday on Trump's Truth Social platform, comes as the Buckeye State braces for a contentious battle to replace term-limited Republican Gov. Mike DeWine.

"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!" Trump proclaimed in the fiery missive, painting a vivid picture of Ramaswamy's potential tenure. "I know Vivek well, competed against him, and he is something SPECIAL. He is Young, Strong, and Smart! Vivek is also a very good person, who truly loves our Country."

Trump didn't hold back on the policy front, outlining a laundry list of Ramaswamy's promised initiatives that align squarely with the MAGA agenda: growing the economy, slashing taxes and regulations, championing "Made in the USA" manufacturing, bolstering American energy dominance, fortifying border security to curb migrant crime, strengthening the military and veterans' support, enforcing law and order, advancing election integrity, and safeguarding the Second Amendment.

"Vivek Ramaswamy will be a GREAT Governor of Ohio, and has my Complete and Total Endorsement – HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!" the president concluded, capping off the endorsement with his signature bravado.

The timing couldn't be more pivotal. Ramaswamy, the 40-year-old Cincinnati native and founder of biotech firm Roivant Sciences, announced his candidacy earlier this year after stepping down from his role co-chairing Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

His brief presidential run in 2024 – where he challenged Trump before suspending his campaign in Iowa and endorsing the eventual winner – has already cemented him as a rising star in conservative circles.

Now, with Trump's blessing and the Ohio GOP's official nod secured in May, Ramaswamy is positioned as the frontrunner in the May 2026 Republican primary, eyeing the November general election.

Ohio, a battleground state that has trended red in recent cycles, is no stranger to high-drama politics. Trump's three decisive victories here underscore its importance, but early polls show a tight race. Democrat Amy Acton, the former state health director who gained prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic, holds a narrow lead in some surveys.

Ramaswamy's campaign, however, is banking on Trump's coattails to rally the base, especially amid his unorthodox stances – from advocating federal marijuana legalization to challenging birthright citizenship – that have both energized supporters and drawn fire from critics.

Political analysts are buzzing about the endorsement's potential to clear the Republican field and supercharge fundraising. "This catapults Ramaswamy to front-runner status in a politically crucial heartland state," noted one Washington observer, highlighting how it could deter other GOP hopefuls and solidify Trump's grip on the party.

If successful, Ramaswamy would make history as Ohio's first non-white governor in its 223-year history – and one of Hindu faith.

As the 2026 midterms loom, this alliance signals Trump's blueprint for the next generation of GOP leadership: bold, brash, and unapologetically America First. For Ramaswamy, it's a golden ticket; for Ohio voters, a litmus test of whether the Trump magic still casts a spell in the Rust Belt. Stay tuned – the primary season is already heating up.

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