‘Smart as hell’: Trump hopes Vivek Ramaswamy will be part of his administration

In recent months, Ramaswamy has emerged as one of Trump’s strongest supporters. Throughout the Republican debates, he took on the role of Trump’s favoured advocate, frequently defending Trump’s positions and attacking rivals. The Indian-American presence in US politics has grown significantly over the years. Where once the “Samosa Caucus” referred to a small group of Indian-Americans in high political office, today, many more individuals of Indian descent are involved in both parties, with some suggesting that a Tamil versus Telugu dynamic has even surfaced in the 2024 Presidential election. Nevertheless, Vivek Ramaswamy has been the standout figure in this year’s campaign.