Payam Javan: Vivek Ramaswamy, having secured fourth place in the Iowa Caucus with 7.7 percent of the vote, announced his withdrawal from the presidential race.

During his Iowa watch party, he acknowledged the lack of a viable path to the presidency and expressed pride in his supporters. Ramaswamy disclosed his endorsement of former President Donald Trump, emphasizing that he sees no potential for victory in the candidacies of Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis.

Despite falling short of a surprise outcome, Ramaswamy pledged to campaign with Trump in New Hampshire. Trump, in his victory address, spoke positively of Ramaswamy, signaling continued collaboration.