Trump Encourages Vivek Ramaswamy to Fill Ohio Senate Seat, Odds at 59%

Jan 15, 2025, 05:59 PM

President-elect Donald Trump is encouraging Vivek Ramaswamy to take the Ohio Senate seat vacated by JD Vance, according to sources cited by the Washington Post. The decision on who will fill the Senate seat ultimately lies with Ohio's governor. Ramaswamy's potential move to the Senate comes after Trump appointed him, along with Elon Musk, to lead a new DOGE commission in November. The odds of Ramaswamy taking the Senate seat have increased significantly, with reports indicating his chances have risen from 1% to as high as 59%.