Vivek Ramaswamy

Vivek Ramaswamy defended his Hindu faith at a Charlie Kirk event, linking it to monotheism and celebrating the US Constitution.

H-1B visa row: Vivek Ramaswamy pens note for wife, gets slammed by anti-immigrant Americans

Vivek Ramaswamy is also the second personality of Indian-origin, after Walmart CTO Suresh Kumar, to have been targetted by Americans who do not support the current immigration policies in the country.

‘Uncivilized, anti-American’: Vivek Ramaswamy’s barefoot interview sparks online debate

Ramaswamy addressed the controversy directly, asserting, "This is America, folks. I let the dogs out in my house when I feel like it."

'A pleasure and honour': Vivek Ramaswamy hails ‘insightful’ talks with PM Modi in Washington

Ramaswamy, who previously ran for the Republican presidential nomination before withdrawing and endorsing former President Donald Trump, had earlier served as co-head of the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

Did Elon Musk push Vivek Ramaswamy out of DOGE after H-1B visa debate backlash? What we know

Ramaswamy has not yet confirmed a specific date for his announcement regarding the Ohio Governor run, though reports suggest it may happen as early as next week. His campaign is expected to launch in 2026.

Vivek Ramaswamy won't serve on Trump's government efficiency commission as he mulls run for Ohio governor

Trump picked Musk and Ramaswamy to lead DOGE, a nongovernmental task force that Trump has assigned to find ways to fire federal workers, cut programs and slash federal regulations — all part of what the new president calls his “Save America” agenda for his second term.

Vivek Ramaswamy plans to run for Ohio governor

Ramaswamy, 39, who had an unsuccessful run in the Republican presidential race, is now a close confidant of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J D Vance.

Vivek Ramaswamy's Strive Asset joins the crypto rush with plans for a Bitcoin Bond ETF

Papers file by Strive Asset before the SEC have proposed a fund to invest in derivatives like swaps and options in order to take exposure into convertible securities by MicroStrategy or other such companies that are planning to purchase Bitcoins.

Explainer: Why Sriram Krishnan’s White House entry shifted focus to immigrant work visas

It all began when a prominent supporter of the MAGA political movement, Laura Loomer, said on X that Krishnan's past support for easing green card caps and simplifying the process for skilled foreign workers’ entry into the US contradicts Trump’s agenda.

Vivek Ramaswamy indicates massive government job cuts in US

"Elon Musk and I are in a position to start the mass deportations of millions of unelected federal bureaucrats out of the DC bureaucracy. That, too, is how we're going to save this country," Ramaswamy, an Indian American, said at an event in Mar-a-Lago in Florida on Thursday.

Vivek Ramaswamy Net Worth: How this key Trump aide built his billion-dollar empire

Ramaswamy’s primary source of wealth is Roivant Sciences, a biotech company he founded in 2014.

Trump appoints Elon Musk, Ramaswamy to lead Department of Government Efficiency | N18G

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the newly-created Department of Government Efficiency. This agency will work to reduce government bureaucracy, eliminate unnecessary regulations, cut wasteful spending, and restructure federal agencies, aligning with Trump’s “Save America” agenda. Musk, who played a prominent role in Trump’s reelection campaign, expressed that the department would address government waste extensively. Ramaswamy, a former primary opponent who endorsed Trump, will join Musk in providing "outside" guidance. They’ll collaborate with the White House and Office of Management & Budget to implement entrepreneurial government reforms.

Trump Plans Mass Deportations as Key Priority, says Ramaswamy

Vivek Ramaswamy announced on November 10 that mass deportations will be a primary focus for Donald Trump upon returning to the White House. Trump’s campaign focused on a strict immigration crackdown, with his running mate JD Vance estimating up to 1 million deportations annually. Trump highlighted crimes reportedly committed by undocumented immigrants, though research shows immigrant crime rates are not higher than those of U.S. natives. His administration aims to involve the military, diplomats, and Republican-led states to enforce the policy. A Reuters/Ipsos poll found 25% of respondents support prioritising immigration, though public opinion remains divided on mass deportation plans.

Band of small-govt revolutionaries will save US, says Vivek Ramaswamy; Elon Musk agrees

In a historic election, Trump defeated his Democratic rival Vice President Kamala Harris and was elected the 47th President of the United States, becoming only the second commander-in-chief in over a century to win two nonconsecutive presidential terms.

'Legal immigration system is broken in US', Vivek Ramaswamy supports Trump's mass deportation plans

He said that those who broke the law while entering the United States have no right to stay here and they need to go.

Trump’s comeback is hopefully America’s comeback: Vivek Ramaswamy

Trump defeated his Democratic rival Vice President Kamala Harris and was elected the 47th President of the United States, becoming only the second commander-in-chief in over a century to win two nonconsecutive presidential terms

'We’re running against a system': Vivek Ramaswamy criticises Kamala Harris; Elon Musk backs his critique

Vivek Ramaswamy criticised the Democratic Party for favouring controllable candidates like Kamala Harris over original ones. His comments, made after Harris's CNN interview, were supported by Donald Trump ally Elon Musk.

'Many American-Indians offended': Vivek Ramaswamy on Kamala Harris 'casting aside Indian identity'

"She leaned into it when she ran for office in California, big Asian American and Indian American population. So, she wore that when it was convenient. She's wearing a different identity now when it's politically convenient on a national stage," he added.

BuzzFeed shares soar as Vivek Ramaswamy takes stake

BuzzFeed, known for its online quizzes, lists of 'bests' and articles on pop culture, has struggled in recent years due to cutbacks in internet advertising

US author tells Vivek Ramaswamy she wouldn’t have voted for him as he’s Indian. His response

Indian-American Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy was told by author Ann Coulter that she would not have voted for him as he is 'an Indian.' Here's how he responded.

Trump triumphs in Iowa caucuses; Indian-American Ramaswamy suspends presidential campaign

Iowa is the first of the state-by-state contests where Republican Party voters pick their candidate who will almost certainly face Joe Biden, a Democrat, in the November 5 presidential election.

Vivek Ramaswamy Suspends Presidential Bid, Backs Donald Trump

Donald Trump cements frontrunner status with record Iowa win. Soon after the victory, Indian-origin Vivek Ramaswamy suspended his presidential campaign, backing the former President to win the 2024 US Elections. Watch to know what he said

Vivek Ramaswamy Exit: Despite his bravado and bluster, the Trump wannabe didn’t stand a chance

Ramaswamy’s rigid attempt to appear more “American” than his counterparts was a notable point of failure. In the final reckoning, it was easy for Donald Trump to turn his "Make America Great Again" against the Indian-origin entrepreneur-turned-politician

Trump criticises Ramaswamy publicly ahead of Iowa caucus

Former US President Donald Trump criticizes his Republican rival Vivek Ramaswamy, accusing the Indian-American entrepreneur of employing deceitful campaign tactics for the Republican nomination.

Vivek Ramaswamy on taking part in 42 campaigns in 1 week: 'Here's how you spell luck W-O-R-K'

United States Presidential election candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who is also a biotech entrepreneur, revealed that he believed the key to getting good fortune was to work and it was a formula that had worked well for him in his life.