After a disappointing fourth-place finish in the Iowa presidential caucus, Vivek Ramaswamy’s decision to suspend his campaign surprised many. With a mere three delegates, the far-right billionaire officially endorsed former President Donald Trump, confirming suspicions circulating for weeks.
Speculation arose about his true intentions from the beginning. His swift endorsement of Trump suggested a calculated move, positioning himself as a potential vice-presidential candidate for Trump’s 2024 campaign; if he loses, he should be the clear front-runner for the 2028 presidential nominee.
“I will stick to the truth tonight. The first hard truth, and this was hard for me, I gotta admit this, but we’ve looked at it every which way. And I think it is true that we did not achieve the surprise that we wanted to deliver tonight,” said Ramaswamy
Throughout his campaign, he avoided criticizing Trump, consistently praising the former President, indicating a larger plan. His acknowledgment of falling short during his announcement to suspend the campaign might have revealed his hands off his true intention to align with Trump for a more impactful political future.
As the election season progresses, all eyes will be on Ramaswamy to see if his strategic gamble pays off and whether he secures a coveted spot on the Republican ticket as the vice-presidential candidate alongside former President Trump.
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