President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk acknowledged entrepreneurs on Monday Vivek Ramaswamy In the governor’s competition in Ohio.
Ramaswamy Announced his candidacy Earlier Monday, it replaced limited Republican Gov. Mike Dewine in the 2026 election.
Trump announced his approval in a post on Truth Social on his social media platform.
“Vivek Ramaswamy is running for governor of the Ohio power. I know him very well, compete with him, he’s special.”
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Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy wins presidents of entrepreneur and billionaires Elon Musk and Donald Trump in Ohio’s gubernatorial campaign Recognition. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
He continued, “He is young, strong, smart! Vivik is also a very good person who really loves our country.” “He will be the great governor of Ohio and will never let you down and get me complete And a comprehensive recognition!”
Musk, a senior Trump adviser, also provided his approval to Ramaswamy shortly afterwards.
“Good luck, you have all my approval!” Musk responded to Ramaswamy in an article on X.
JD Vance’s top political adviser plays a key role in the Ramaswamy campaign
Musk and Ramaswami were initially planned Leading the Ministry of Government Efficiency (DOGE) When Trump returned to the White House last month, Ramaswami pulled out of the newly formed cost-cutting division – still led by Musk – before inauguration day, he was ready to launch the governor’s campaign.
Ramaswamy leaves Doge for allegations of possible falls between him and Musk, and Ramaswamy denies speculation.

President Trump said he fully recognized Ohio Gov. Ramaswami, adding that he was special, smart, and was “a very good person who really loved our country.” (Getty Image)
Ramaswamy officially announced his candidacy at a rally in his hometown of Cincinnati on Monday.
“I will lead Ohio to America’s excellence,” Ramaswamy told the crowd.

Elon Musk also said he supports Ramaswamy in the bid for Ohio governor. (Getty Image)
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“Does it sound unrealistic? No,” he said. “In fact, Ohio was that state not long ago. Today, young people on the internet make fun of something by saying ‘too Ohio’. But not A century ago, people didn’t make fun of Ohio, they aspire to be Ohio.”
Ramaswamy, 39, withdrew from 2024 Republican presidential nomination Recognize Trump And become the surrogate of the current president.