Vivek Ramaswamy reacts to viral video of his high school graduation speech: ‘I was against…’

Vivek Ramaswamy’s high school graduation speech went viral after Donald Trump picked him and Elon Musk to lead the newly formed “DOGE.”

Published on: Nov 14, 2024, 09:31:59 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Vivek Ramaswamy’s speech from his high school graduation has surfaced on social media following President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement naming him to co-lead the newly-formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with the world’s richest man, Elon Musk. The biotech entrepreneur has opened up about his old viral speech and shared his reaction on X.

18-year-old Vivek Ramaswamy giving a speech at his high school’s graduation ceremony. (Screengrab, Reuters)

What does the old video show?

“Vivek Ramaswamy, 18 years old. His High School Graduation Speech of 2003,” an X user wrote while sharing the video. In the footage, an 18-year-old Ramaswamy addresses his classmates, teachers, and other dignitaries at St. Xavier High School in Ohio. “How am I supposed to feel right now?” he says in the video. He then reflects on his journey at the institution and his feelings at the time.

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How did Vivek Ramaswamy react?

Reposting the video, the former Republican presidential candidate wrote, “I was against bureaucracy back then too.” He concluded his post with a laughing-out-loud emoticon.

Take a look at Vivek Ramaswamy’s post here:

What is the Department of Government Efficiency?

Donald Trump announced that Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk would lead DOGE together in a statement shared on the social media platform Truth Social.

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“I am pleased to announce that the Great Elon Musk, working in conjunction with American Patriot Vivek Ramaswamy, will lead the Department of Government Efficiency (‘DOGE’). Together, these two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies - Essential to the ‘Save America’ Movement,” Donald Trump said in the statement.

He added that he is looking forward to “Elon and Vivek” making changes that would make “life better for all Americans.” Further, the President-elect added that the department could potentially become “The Manhattan Project” of the modern era.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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