Indian-American businessman Vivek Ramaswamy today announced his withdrawal from the 2024 US presidential race following a lacklustre performance in the Iowa Republican caucuses.
Mr Ramaswamy, relatively unknown in political circles when he entered the race in February 2023, managed to garner attention and support among Republican voters through his strong opinions on immigration and an America-first approach. His campaign strategy closely mirrored that of former President Donald Trump, both in terms of tone and policy. Mr Ramaswamy sought to tap into the conservative base that had propelled Trump to success in previous elections.
On the same night, Trump emerged triumphant in Iowa, solidifying his position as the frontrunner for the Republican nomination.
Mr Ramaswamy, an Ohio native, born to immigrant parents from Kerala, emerged as one of the unexpected contenders in a Republican field still dominated by Trump's reputation.
However, the tides turned against Mr Ramaswamy in the final days leading up to the Iowa caucuses, as Trump publicly denounced him, labeling him a "fraud" on his social media platform Truth Social and asserting that a vote for the Indian-American was a vote for the "other side."
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