In a surprising turn of events in the 2024 Republican presidential nomination race, Vivek Ramaswamy, an entrepreneur and author, is all set to announce his exit. This news was verified by Ramaswamy’s campaign communications manager in a recent conversation with NBC News. Despite a promising start, Ramaswamy’s campaign faced a series of obstacles in establishing a foothold among the burgeoning list of Republican candidates, particularly in light of recent criticism from President Trump.
🚨VIVEK: "As of this moment we are going to be suspending this Presidential campaign… This has to be an America First candidate in that White House… Earlier tonight I called Donald Trump… and now going forward he will have my full endorsement for President." pic.twitter.com/GdcSzKPf3z
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 16, 2024
Ramaswamy currently holds the fourth position in the Iowa caucus, having garnered 7.7% of the vote with 90% of precincts reporting. Although a decent standing, it likely played a part in his decision to reconsider his candidacy.
The campaign communications manager informed NBC News that Ramaswamy will soon make a formal announcement explaining the rationale behind his withdrawal and outlining his future plans. In a social media post, Ramaswamy expressed pride in his team and announced a press conference at the Surety Hotel in Des Moines.
Breaking News: Ramaswamy has officially withdrawn his candidacy from the 2024 GOP presidential race and has thrown his support behind President Trump. Ramaswamy will reportedly join Trump’s campaign efforts in New Hampshire on Tuesday.
In a heartfelt post, he wrote, “This entire campaign was about speaking the TRUTH. We did not achieve our goal tonight & we need an America-First patriot in the White House. The people spoke loud & clear about who they want. Tonight I am suspending my campaign and endorsing Donald J. Trump and will do everything I can to make sure he is the next U.S. President. I am enormously proud of this team, this movement, and our country.”