Trump endorses Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio governor, calls him 'special'

US President Donald Trump endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy in the race for governor of Ohio, showering praises on the Republican candidate as “young, strong and smart”.

In a post on X, Trump said he had known Ramaswamy well and had competed against him, calling him “something SPECIAL” and saying he was “a very good person” who truly loves the country.

Trump also pointed to his own victories in Ohio in the 2016, 2020 and 2024 presidential elections, saying it was a state he loves and had won “big” three times.


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Training guns at Ramaswamy’s Democratic opponent Amy Acton, Trump said that she is a 'Radical Left Dumocrat' and criticised her positions on taxes, immigration and transgender issues.

Trump said Ramaswamy, if elected governor, would work to grow the economy, cut taxes and regulations, promote US manufacturing, expand American energy production and strengthen border security.

He also added that Ramaswamy would focus on tackling migrant crime, strengthening the military and support for veterans, maintaining law and order, advancing election integrity and protecting gun rights.

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“Vivek Ramaswamy has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Governor of the Great State of Ohio,” Trump wrote, urging voters to back Ramaswamy.

“GET OUT AND VOTE FOR VIVEK — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!” he added.