Watch: Fox News Host Asks Vivek ‘What’s the Point’ of His Presidential Campaign As Trump Surges in Polls

Fox News’ Shannon Bream recently challenged Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy on the objective of his campaign, especially as former President Donald Trump’s popularity continues to rise in the polls.

A recent Fox News poll revealed a significant increase in support for Trump, with 60% of primary voters backing him, a rise from 53% in August. This surge gives Trump a substantial lead over his competitors. Ramaswamy, however, lags behind with a mere 11%, even trailing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who holds 13% and the second position.

Previously, during an August interview, Ramaswamy dismissed the idea of accepting a vice presidential role. He was clear that if such a position were offered to him, he would decline.

“Many analysts say everybody else is just sort of playing for second place. You said you would not accept the vice presidential spot,” Bream highlighted. “So what’s the point of your campaign now?”

Ramaswamy responded with conviction, emphasizing his desire to further the America First agenda. He firmly believes that he cannot achieve this from a vice presidential or cabinet role.

“I think the way that we’re going to be able to revive this country is by answering even what it means to be an American today,” Ramaswamy asserted.

Reflecting on his campaign’s progress, Ramaswamy confidently stated, “We came from 0.0 percent to where we are now.” He added, “I think we’re on track to win this election.”

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Vivek Ganapathy Ramaswamy is an American entrepreneur who founded Roivant Sciences, a pharmaceutical company, in 2014. In 2023, he announced his candidacy for the Republican Party’s nomination for the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

Born in Cincinnati to Indian immigrant parents, Ramaswamy graduated from Harvard College and later earned a J.D. from Yale Law School. He has voiced concerns about what he perceives as a national identity crisis in the U.S., attributing it to “new secular religions” such as “COVID-ism, climate-ism, and gender ideology.”

He is also a critic of environmental, social and corporate governance initiatives (ESG). In 2023, Forbes estimated his net worth to be over $950 million, primarily accrued from his ventures in the biotech and financial sectors.