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Vivek Ramaswamy Reconsiders Senate Appointment Amid Trump Support

Vivek Ramaswamy is in talks to fill JD Vance's Senate seat in Ohio, encouraged by President-elect Trump.

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  1. Trump encourages Vivek Ramaswamy to seek Ohio Senate seat vacated by JD Vance: report

    Ramaswamy's potential appointment to the Senate may provide him with a significant platform to advance his legislative priorities and could ultimately yield greater benefits than his current role in the Department of Government Efficiency.

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  2. Trump pushing DOGE co-head Vivek Ramaswamy to fill JD Vance's Senate seat

    Trump's encouragement for Ramaswamy to take the Senate seat highlights a strategic push to influence Ohio politics as the new administration takes shape.

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  3. Vivek Ramaswamy emerges as a surprise prospect for Vance's old Senate seat

    Vivek Ramaswamy's potential Senate appointment reflects a pivot that underscores his growing prominence in Ohio politics, even as it raises questions about his commitment to Trump's government efficiency initiative.

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  4. Trump Reportedly Now Wants Vivek Ramaswamy To Replace JD Vance In The Senate

    Trump's desire for Ramaswamy to take the Ohio Senate seat highlights the ongoing influence the former president wields over key political appointments, while Ramaswamy's own ambitions reveal a complex interplay of loyalty and personal ambition in the GOP.

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  5. Trump supports Vivek Ramaswamy taking JD Vance’s Ohio Senate seat: source

    Trump's endorsement of Ramaswamy for the Senate seat illustrates a strategic alignment within the GOP as they navigate a changing political landscape.

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Updated: Jan 15th, 2025, 11:00 PM ET

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Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is reconsidering his initial decision to withdraw from the Senate race to fill JD Vance's vacant seat in Ohio. After encouraging discussions with Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, and support from President-elect Donald Trump, Ramaswamy may accept the appointment. The seat became available after Vance resigned ahead of his vice presidential inauguration. Some expect Ramaswamy's potential Senate position could enhance his political influence as he aims for a future governor run. However, no final decisions have been made, and the timing remains uncertain with DeWine's announcement expected soon.


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