Vivek Ramaswamy says there are only two 'America First' presidential candidates

During a town hall meeting last Saturday, Republican presidential challenger and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy claimed that he and ex-President Donald Trump are the only "America First" candidates competing for the Republican nomination. While presenting his agenda to his Marengo, Iowa audience, Ramaswamy, co-founder of Strive Asset Management, highlighted himself and Trump as the two contenders in the race with a firm America First stance.

Ramaswamy didn't shy away from addressing the elephant in the room, asking participants to indicate their voting preferences by raising hands, affirming that he understood their support for either him or Trump. Building his campaign on an "America First 2.0" platform, Ramaswamy embraces Trump's policies focused on reducing US trade deficits and re-adjusting America's obligations towards global trade bodies.

As we approach the crucial Iowa caucuses next week, where the first votes for prospective presidential nominees will be cast, a strong performance in the state can significantly boost a candidate's campaign, impacting voters' perception about their chances. Having already received endorsements from Steve King, a former Republican representative from Iowa, and other GOP bigwigs like New Hampshire GOP Chairman Steve Goddu and former GOP Senate candidate Kevin Smith, Ramaswamy has been strengthening his position.