X (previously Twitter) chairman and chief expertise officer Elon Musk has praised Vivek Ramaswamy, the younger and rising United States Republican presidential candidate.

Musk responded to a snippet of Ramaswamy’s interview on Tucker Carlson’s Tucker on Twitter podcast, saying, “Vivek Ramaswamy is the youngest-ever Republican presidential candidate.“ Musk added, “He’s a really promising candidate.“

Famend for his candid opinions on digital finance and cryptocurrencies, Ramaswamy has pushed for a stronger crypto surroundings inside the USA. On the Bitcoin 2023 convention in Miami, he revealed his marketing campaign would obtain Bitcoin (BTC) contributions, making him the second presidential contender within the 2024 U.S. election race to endorse BTC.

He’s a really promising candidate https://t.co/bEQU8L21nd

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 17, 2023

Through the occasion, Ramaswamy unveiled a QR code that led attendees to a donation portal providing numerous contribution avenues. For contributions throughout the $6,600 restrict, qualifying donors can be given an unique nonfungible token.

Ramaswamy’s selection mirrors Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who turned the primary U.S. presidential contender to embrace Bitcoin donations, underscoring the rising significance and affect of cryptocurrencies in shaping the monetary panorama forward.

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Ramaswamy’s surging reputation has introduced him into proximity with fellow Republican Ron DeSantis, the Bitcoin-friendly Governor of Florida.

However, Ramaswamy’s enterprise into politics isn’t with out hurdles. He at the moment faces two lawsuits from former staff of Attempt Asset Administration, a agency he co-founded. The staff declare they have been coerced into breaching securities laws whereas employed on the firm.

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