During the first presidential debate in Atlanta, former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy clarified that he has not been asked by former President Donald Trump to be his vice president. Ramaswamy stated that Trump has not asked him to be his vice president. He added that whoever Trump selects will have a unique opportunity to further the America First agenda.
Trump had previously hinted to NBC News that he had chosen a running mate, suggesting they might appear at the Georgia debate. At a Wisconsin rally earlier this month, Trump praised Ramaswamy as a “smart guy” and indicated he would be part of his team in some capacity. “If I gave it to Vivek to do, he’d pull it off,” Trump remarked, adding, “He’s gonna be with us in some form.” In response, Ramaswamy commended Trump, calling him “the George Washington of our day.”
Potential candidates in Atlanta included North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, Florida Senator Marco Rubio, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, and Representatives Byron Donalds of Florida and Elise Stefanik of New York.
Although not chosen as a vice-presidential candidate, Ramaswamy might still play a significant role in a future Trump administration. The former biotech CEO has suggested he could be appointed as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, focusing on border security, a key theme of his 2020 campaign for the Republican presidential nomination.
Since withdrawing from the race, Ramaswamy has emphasized his dedication to immigration enforcement. In a recent podcast, he described immigration enforcement as an issue he is passionate about, particularly in relation to the southern border crisis, noting, “we’ll see what happens in the next 10 months.” Regarding the speculation about Ramaswamy being Trump’s top VP pick, his spokesperson informed the New York Post that while there is much media conjecture, Vivek’s primary focus is on ensuring Trump’s election to advance the America First agenda.
