Trump an 'inspiration' after assassination attempt; Vance an 'American Dream story,' Ramaswamy says

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Former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy told Fox News Digital that President Trump was "energetic" after surviving an assassination attempt on Saturday, calling him an "inspiration" and saying he will "be the one to unite the country" while praising his "outstanding" pick of Sen. JD Vance as his running mate.

Fox News Digital spoke exclusively with Ramaswamy shortly after Trump announced on Monday that Vance, R-Ohio, is his pick for vice president.

"He’s going to be an awesome VP," Ramaswamy told Fox News Digital, adding that he has known him "for over a decade."

Ramaswamy and Vance were classmates at Yale Law School and both grew up in southwest Ohio.

"I think he is going to be not only a good policy voice, but his story is an American Dream story, and I think that he will give inspiration to a lot of people, but he also wants policies that allow a lot of people to live the same dream he has," Ramaswamy said. "And I love him."

"He’s in politics for the right reasons. He’s honest. And I just think he’s a great choice, outstanding," Ramaswamy added.