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Vivek Ramaswamy Launches Ohio Gubernatorial Campaign, Eyeing a New Era for American Industry
Vivek Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate, officially announced his campaign for the Ohio governor’s seat on Monday. He aims to position Ohio as a leader in what he calls a "second industrial revolution" in the United States.
Speaking to a large audience at an aerospace firm’s industrial facility in West Chester Township—located in the Cincinnati area where he grew up—Ramaswamy emphasized that his campaign builds on former President Donald Trump’s initiatives.
"This endeavor cannot be done alone," he remarked, reflecting on Trump’s election. "For us to realize true salvation as a community, everyone here must take action to empower ourselves, starting at the state level."
At just 39 years old, Ramaswamy gained renown as a vocal conservative critic of progressive corporate policies. Although he started as a long-shot candidate in the 2024 Republican presidential primaries, he exited the race after placing a distant fourth in the Iowa caucuses and quickly rebranded himself as a passionate supporter of Trump’s agenda.
Following the Iowa caucuses, speculation arose about Ramaswamy potentially being appointed to a cabinet role in Trump’s administration. Ultimately, he was tasked with leading the president’s Department of Government Efficiency task force alongside tech mogul Elon Musk.
However, prior to Trump assuming office, Ramaswamy found himself embroiled in the political tensions and competing interests within the new administration’s inner circle. In December, he stirred controversy among immigration hard-liners within Trump’s base by advocating for the H-1B visa program to welcome skilled foreign workers. He also made headlines on social media by asserting that “American culture has celebrated mediocrity for too long” in a recent post.
As Ramaswamy embarks on his gubernatorial campaign, the political landscape in Ohio and beyond may witness significant changes, especially with his focus on revitalizing American industry and championing innovative economic policies.
