From Tech To Politics? Vivek Ramaswamy Considers Elon Musk For White House: 'I Expect Him To Be An Interesting Advisor'

In a recent campaign event in Iowa, Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican presidential candidate, expressed interest in having tech mogul and Tesla CEO Elon Musk as a potential advisor should he win the presidency.

At a town hall on Friday, Ramaswamy highlighted his admiration for Musk, emphasizing the value of fresh perspectives in his potential administration, NBC News reported.

"I've enjoyed getting to know better Elon Musk recently. I expect him to be an interesting advisor of mine," he said in response to a voter who had asked where the presidential candidate would seek advice. 

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With Ramaswamy's campaign gaining momentum among GOP voters, his comments about Musk have garnered attention, especially since Musk took over Twitter and made significant changes that included a rebrand and a notable reduction in the platform's workforce.

While the idea of Musk serving in an advisory capacity remains speculative, it underscores the potential synergy between tech and political leaders in shaping the nation's trajectory.

Last week, Ramaswamy was picked by Tesla investor and fund manager Gary Black as the winner of the two-hour-long debate. “IMO, Vivek was the big winner in tonight's debate,” the co-founder of Future Fund said.

The 38-year-old Ramaswamy, a first-time candidate, took the spotlight as seven other contenders made their cases. The debate was held at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, and 4,000 people were in attendance.

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