Another Republican entered the 2024 Republican presidential race on Tuesday evening, joining former President Donald Trump and Nikki Haley.
Vivek Ramaswamy, a conservative entrepreneur who specializes in health care and technology, announced his candidacy on Fox News Tuesday.
In his first campaign video, Ramaswamy said his entire campaign is “about the unapologetic pursuit of excellence in our country.”
We’ve celebrated our “diversity” so much that we forgot all the ways we’re really the same as Americans, bound by ideals that united a divided, headstrong group of people 250 years ago. I believe deep in my bones those ideals still exist. I’m running for President to revive them. pic.twitter.com/bz5Qtt4tmm
— Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) February 22, 2023
When asked about his vision for the country compared to that of his current Republican opponents – Trump and Haley – Ramaswamy claimed that he would take Trump’s America First policies “to the next level.”
Taking America First to the next level:
— Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) February 24, 2023
End affirmative action. Shut down Dept of Education & more. Abandon climate religion. 8-year sunset clauses for federal employees. Make political expression a civil right. Use our military to secure border. Declare independence from China. pic.twitter.com/ybEGAD7GZD
Ramaswamy, who announced his candidacy Tuesday, has a long way to go if his end goal is to be President, as it appears that a majority of Americans have yet to know his name. According to a Morning Consult survey updated on Wednesday tracking 2024 Republican Primary, Ramaswamy was not even listed as a candidate.
Vivek Ramaswamy’s message of “unapologetic pursuit of excellence” is unique and captivating, but in order for Republicans to retake the White House in 2024, we all need to unite behind the strongest candidate – and that person is President Trump. By working together, we can ensure we are successful in returning Trump to his place at the head of our country, as he has unfinished business to take care of in order to make America great again!