The Unconventional Challenger - Meet Vivek Ramaswamy

Ramaswamy was among three Republicans of Indian origin slated to compete against Donald Trump in the upcoming primaries.

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He has been outspoken in his disapproval of China and champions for achieving economic autonomy from the nation.

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Vivek Ganapathy Ramaswamy entered the world on August 9, 1985, in Cincinnati, Ohio, born to immigrant parents of Indian Hindu descent.

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He pursued his undergraduate studies at Harvard University and went on to earn a law degree from Yale University.

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He is wedded to Apoorva Tewari Ramaswamy, who serves as an Assistant Professor at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

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He Establishing Roivant Sciences, a pharmaceutical company, in 2014

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he later announced his candidacy for the 2024 United States presidential election as a Republican nominee in February 2023.

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In January 2024, he halted his campaign after securing the fourth position in the Iowa caucus.

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