After facing backlash in the Iowa Caucus, the first contest of the 2024 Republican presidential race, Vivek Ramaswamy announced that he has decided to suspend his campaigning. He made the statement on Monday during a press conference.Ramaswamy, 38 years old biotech entrepreneur, extended his support behind his former competitor, ex-President Donald Trump during a press conference in Caucus. He had praised Trump as the best president of the 21st century in the past, while also urging Republican voters to choose “fresh legs” and take our America First agenda to the next level.Live from Des Moines, IA | Vivek 2024 Caucus Night Press Conference https://t.co/ykH9wRlSKL— Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) January 16, 2024Ron DeSantis edges Nikki Haley to win second place behind Donald Trump in the Iowa Republican caucuses, according to CNN reports.Vivek Ramaswamy, a multi-millionaire former biotech executive, ended his White House bid and endorsed Donald Trump after his longshot bid caught attention but failed to catapult him high enough in the Republican Partys first nominating contest in Iowa https://t.co/IdZ8qNspPX— Reuters (@Reuters) January 16, 2024“Earlier tonight, I called Donald Trump to tell him that I congratulate him on his victory. And now going forward, he will have my full endorsement for the presidency,” he said during addressal. The rich political newcomer followed Trump to run, presenting himself as a charismatic, outspoken populist who constantly attacked his rivals.
