In a major Truth Social announcement, the president praised his former 2024 rival as "young, strong, and smart," consolidating the "America First" movement in the key battleground state.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump issued a full-throated, "Total and Complete Endorsement" for conservative entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy's 2026 campaign for Governor of Ohio, formally anointing him as the "America First" movement's choice in the critical state.
In a message posted Friday, November 7, 2025, to his Truth Social platform, President Trump praised Ramaswamy, calling him a "young, strong, smart, and special" leader.
The endorsement kicks off the 2026 gubernatorial race with a powerful show of GOP unity, aligning the president's formidable base behind Ramaswamy.
"Vivek Ramaswamy is running for Governor of the Great State of Ohio—a place I love and have won THREE TIMES: 2016, 2020, and 2024!" President Trump wrote. "I know Vivek very well, having competed against him, and I can tell you he is a special person. Young, strong, and smart. He is a true patriot who loves this country."
The president's message framed Ramaswamy as the standard-bearer for the MAGA agenda in Ohio. Trump assured voters that as governor, Ramaswamy would:
"Work tirelessly to grow the economy"
"Cut taxes and regulations"
"Promote 'Made in the U.S.A.' products"
"Protect the border and stop migrant crime"
"Strengthen the military"
"Ensure law and order"
"Protect the Second Amendment"
"Preserve election integrity"
President Trump concluded his message with an unequivocal guarantee:
"Vivek Ramaswamy will be a fantastic Governor of Ohio, and I give him my Total and Complete Endorsement. He will never let you down!"
The endorsement solidifies the political transformation of Ramaswamy, who ran against Trump in the 2024 presidential primaries before becoming one of his most loyal and vocal allies.
His candidacy is seen by political observers as the definitive test case for the new generation of "America First" conservatives—dynamic, entrepreneurial, and fully aligned with the Trump-era Republican Party. This endorsement from President Trump effectively clears the field, signaling to all Ohio Republicans that Ramaswamy is the chosen candidate to carry the mantle.