Senior Vivek Ramaswamy Adviser Quits to Join Trump Campaign

A spokesperson for the Ramaswamy campaign said Brian Swensen’s decision has nothing to do with internal problems within the campaign.

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy speaks at the Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas, Nev., on Oct. 28, 2023. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

Brian Swensen, the national political director for Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, has resigned and joined former President Donald Trump’s team, Mr. Ramaswamy’s election campaign confirmed on Nov. 29.

Tricia McLaughlin, communications director for the 38-year-old biotech entrepreneur’s campaign, pointed out that Mr. Swensen’s departure has nothing to do with internal problems within the campaign, noting his decision had been “a long time in the making.”