Trump Encourages Vivek Ramaswamy to Seek Ohio Senate Seat, Impacting Dogecoin Role

Jan 15, 2025, 06:10 PM

President-elect Donald Trump is encouraging Vivek Ramaswamy to seek the Ohio Senate seat vacated by JD Vance's departure, according to reports from the Washington Post. Ramaswamy's potential move to the Senate could impact his involvement with Dogecoin, as Trump had previously appointed him and Elon Musk to lead efforts related to the cryptocurrency. The decision on the Senate seat ultimately rests with Ohio's governor. Betting markets have given Ramaswamy a 59% chance of taking the seat, with his odds having risen from 1% to 25% following Trump's encouragement. If Ramaswamy enters the race, he could face off against Sherrod Brown in what might become a competitive election.