Two out of the three Republicans who have announced their intention to run for U.S. president are Indian-Americans

 
Two out of the three Republicans who have announced their intention to enter the race to become U.S. president are Indian-Americans.

The latest to throw his hat in the ring, Vivek Ramaswamy, is a multimillionaire entrepreneur and author of the book “Woke, Inc”.

The 37-year-old was born in Ohio and studied at Harvard and Yale before earning his fortune.

But what are his chances of securing the Republican nomination?

Announcing his bid on February 21, he wants to launch a “cultural movement to create a new American dream” based on the “pursuit of excellence”.

He says “diversity is meaningless if there’s nothing greater that binds” people.

Vocal about his disdain for the corporate world’s so-called “wokeism” on racism and climate, Ramaswamy believes this hurts both businesses and the country.

He’s particularly opposed to environment, social and corporate governance initiatives, wants further action in higher education and a reduction of America’s dependence on China.

But, while Ramaswamy’s views have resonated with some, there are Indian-Americans who don’t agree with his politics and others who feel his campaign lacks depth.

He also lacks star status and is relatively unknown across the nation.

So it’s a tough battle ahead for Ramaswamy if he wants a shot at the White House. #trending #featured