Vivek Ramaswamy Appointed To Trump's Cabinet: Know About His Family

The town of Vadakkencherry in Kerala's Palakkad district is filled with a sense of pride as one of its own is poised for a significant presence in American public affairs. After all, Vivek Ramaswamy, the Indian-American entrepreneur, who has been appointed to the US cabinet, has familial ties to this modest town. President-elect Donald Trump appointed him to co-lead the newly formed 'Department of Government Efficiency' (DOGE) with Elon Musk.

Trump said that Ramaswamy and Musk "will pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies." by 2026. He added that the DOGE would be a "gift" to the country on the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Vivek Ramaswamy himself had initially stood for President. However, after making headlines for his impassioned debates and winning the Iowa caucus, the Indian-native politician withdrew from the run in January 2024. Ramaswamy then declared that he was endorsing Trump for President instead.

I’m a businessman, not a politician. My parents came to this country 40 years ago with no money, and I’ve gone on to found multibillion dollar companies. I did it while getting married to my wife Apoorva and raising our two sons. That’s the American Dream. For a long time, we… pic.twitter.com/4es2ycLFNx

— Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) January 15, 2024

Vivek Ramaswamy's Indian Parents And Their Journey

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, 39-year-old Vivek Ramaswamy is the son of Indian immigrants. Ramaswamy's parents, VG Ramaswamy and Geetha Ramaswamy have stood steadfast as pillars of encouragement throughout his path.

Commencing his narrative, Ramaswamy in his tweets acknowledged his parents' modest start in the United States, remarking, "You know, my parents came to this country with almost no money. "

True “privilege” is not based on the color of your skin. It’s being raised in a stable family with two parents with a focus on education and a faith in God. That’s the ultimate “privilege.” pic.twitter.com/sFi0ViFC6N

— Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) July 14, 2023

Their narrative of migration, characterised by hopes and aspirations, has consistently served as a wellspring of motivation for him. Their admiration and contentment regarding his accomplishments and ambitions have underscored the significance of family and heritage in their journey.

His father was employed as a General Electric engineer, and his mother practised as a geriatric psychiatrist. Over four decades ago, his parents undertook the journey of migration to the United States, marking the start of their American chapter.

According to his father, VG Ramaswamy, the family's identity is quite ordinary. Vivek displayed ambitions from his early years, and both he and his younger brother held a fascination for Indian culture. The father attributes Vivek's triumph as a businessman to his unwavering honesty and integrity—a trait instilled by his grandfather.

VG Ramaswamy himself pursued an education at a government school in Vadakencherry before advancing to Government Victoria College in Palakkad and subsequently the National Institute of Technology, Calicut. He then pursued higher studies in the United States. He told News18 Malayalam: “Ours is a regular family. Vivek has been an ambitious boy since his childhood."