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Trump Encourages Ramaswamy to Pursue Ohio Senate Seat

1/16/2025

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President-elect Donald Trump is urging Vivek Ramaswamy to eye the vacant U.S. Senate seat in Ohio, once held by JD Vance. While Ramaswamy, a former presidential hopeful and co-leader of the Department of Government Efficiency, shows interest, his sights are set on a gubernatorial bid in 2026. The ultimate choice lies with Ohio Governor Mike DeWine.

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President-elect Donald Trump is urging Vivek Ramaswamy to eye the vacant U.S. Senate seat in Ohio, once held by JD Vance. While Ramaswamy, a former presidential hopeful and co-leader of the Department of Government Efficiency, shows interest, his sights are set on a gubernatorial bid in 2026. The ultimate choice lies with Ohio Governor Mike DeWine.