Last updated:Nov 12, 2024 3:48 PM IST

Ramaswamy, one of the leading voices in Trump’s successful 2024 campaign, was reportedly shortlisted for the post of foreign minister.

Vivek Ramaswamy played a crucial role in Trump’s 2024 campaign after running against him in the Republican Party primaries. (Reuters)

Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy emerged as one of US President-elect Donald Trump’s fiercest backers during his successful campaign for the White House in 2024. His energetic speeches advocating Trump’s tough policies struck a chord with many voters and attracted the attention of major figures such as Elon Musk.

On the campaign trail, Ramaswamy competed against Trump for the presidential nomination during the Republican Party primaries and cast himself as “Trump 2.0.” He and Trump largely avoided attacking each other during the primaries, and the president-elect praised Ramaswamy for doing “a great thing.” off a track” after dropping out of the race

With Trump set to form the next government, Ramaswamy was expected to play a major role in his second government, which will take charge from January 20 next year. However, according to several reports, Trump apparently rejected Ramaswamy for the post of Secretary of State by giving it to Senator Marco Rubio.

This leaves the million-dollar question as to what Ramaswamy’s role would be in the Trump 2.0 cabinet. With a number of high-profile positions still available for allocation, there is still a chance that the businessman could land a key position after Trump declined to invite another Indian-American Republican leader Nikki Haley.

Has Trump promised Ramaswamy a position in his government?

The Republican primaries were chaotic as Ramaswamy attacked Haley, calling her “fascist” and “corrupt.” His succinctly worded arguments put him in the spotlight as an outspoken supporter of Trump’s policies, as he called the latter “the greatest president” in American history.

Shortly after dropping his presidential bid, Ramaswamy strongly supported Trump and attacked Kamala Harris for her policies on the economy and immigration. Trump praised the young Indian-American businessman, describing him as “smart as hell” and noting that he initially provided tough competition in the race.

After withdrawing from the race in June, Ramaswamy said: “There is no better choice left in this race than this man right here. Do the right thing and vote for Donald Trump as your next president.” Trump thanked Ramaswamy for his support and said “he’s going to work with us.”

“I hope he will be involved in our government,” Trump said last month, suggesting Ramaswamy could oversee major government initiatives. “We can put him in charge of one of these big monsters and he’ll do a better job than anyone else. you can imagine.”

Ramaswamy’s role in Trump’s administration

With weeks to go before the ultimate showdown between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, Ramaswamy was reported as a possible vice presidential candidate until Trump chose Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance for the role. Ramaswamy’s support for Trump remained resolute and his attacks on the Biden-Harris administration increased. His regular speeches and interviews on the X platform strengthened support for Trump’s presidential bid.

Trump won a landslide victory, winning 312 electoral votes to Harris’ 226 – with Republican victories in both the Senate and House of Representatives – making him one of the most powerful presidents in US history. He called on Republicans to stop “undermining Harris/Biden” and on Democrats to give Trump a chance.

Vivek Ramaswamy is being considered alongside Rubio for secretary of state ABC News. However, recent reports suggest that Trump has chosen Rubio over Ramaswamy for the position of America’s top diplomat.

Speak with ABCRamaswamy appeared to tease a possible role in Trump’s Cabinet, saying he has “some great options” in front of him. He revealed no details about his role but confirmed he had “high-impact discussions” about his path forward. Ramaswamy is also a favorite for secretary of homeland security, but newly appointed ‘border czar’ Tom Homan is also in the running.

Now, media speculation suggests that Ramaswamy may not go for an administrative job but instead seek the governorship of Ohio in the 2026 elections. The Indian-American Republican leader had expressed interest in filling the Ohio Senate seat, which will be vacated by J.D. Vance as he takes on the role of the future vice president.

Ramaswamy has a good chance to build his political influence in Ohio, which has increasingly sided with the Republican Party in recent election cycles. The independent. As a senator, Ramaswamy could become the face of Trump’s immigration and border control policies for years to come.

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