New York: US President Donald Trump threw his weight behind Indian-origin Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy, saying he will be a "great" governor of Ohio.

Ramaswamy, an entrepreneur-turned-politician, had an unsuccessful run during the Republican presidential primary last year. Later, he endorsed Trump and quickly emerged as his close confidant.

In a post on Truth Social on Friday, Trump said, "Vivek Ramaswamy will be a GREAT Governor of Ohio, and has my Complete and Total Endorsement – HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!" "I know Vivek well, competed against him, and he is something SPECIAL. He is Young, Strong, and Smart!" Trump said.

Calling him a "very good person", the US President said Ramaswamy "truly loves" the US.

"As your next Governor, Vivek will fight tirelessly to grow the economy

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