Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican presidential candidate, is working to convince voters that he could be a better 2024 candidate and president than Donald Trump. Ramaswamy, a wealthy entrepreneur and rising contender in the Republican primary, is emphasizing “speaking the truth” and criticizing government dishonesty as a central theme in his campaign. He seeks to distinguish himself from Trump while respecting him and argues that he can achieve what Trump couldn’t. Ramaswamy’s focus on policy specifics and his smooth delivery have won over some voters, but he faces challenges in gaining broad support and outperforming other contenders like Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.