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Daily Mail
· collected 2026-10-04 · by Stephen M. Lepore
During a midterms campaign rally in Vandalia, Ohio, GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy attempted to lift a 10-year-old boy named Hunter who was holding a sign supporting Trump. The incident went awry when Ramaswamy struggled and almost dropped the child before managing to save him. This mishap quickly became a topic of ridicule on social media, with many commenting that Ramaswamy should focus more on physical fitness. The article highlights this moment as an example of recent campaign difficulties for Ramaswamy, who faces a tight race against Democrat Dr. Amy Acton despite significant fundraising and advertising efforts.
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same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
During a campaign rally in Vandalia, Ohio, GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy attempted to lift a young boy named Hunter onto the stage but struggled and nearly dropped him. The incident occurred on Saturday before President Donald Trump's arrival for his 32-day election campaign tour. Ramaswamy had invited the 10-year-old up, who was holding a "proud military kid for Trump" sign, leading to the awkward moment that quickly went viral online. After managing to catch Hunter, Ramaswamy humorously commented, "Big guy!" and then invited Hunter's sister onto the stage without attempting to lift her. The event highlighted Ramaswamy's less-than-stellar physical interaction with supporters and drew widespread ridicule on social media, potentially impacting his campaign in the Republican-dominated state ahead of November 3 elections.
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Vivek Ramaswamy was left red-faced after he nearly dropped a young child he tried to pick up during a midterms campaign rally.
Ramaswamy was addressing crowds in Vandalia, Ohio, on Saturday ahead of an appearance by Donald Trump when he spotted the youngster.
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he → sign → youngster
The 10-year-old, named Hunter, was clutching a 'proud military kid for Trump' which caught the aspiring governor's eye.
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which → name → eye
Ramaswamy invited him up on stage and attempted to lift him, saying: 'I'm gonna' pick you up!'
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I → invite → you
However, as he attempted to haul the boy up to the podium, Ramaswamy began visibly struggling and the youngster lurched backwards.
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youngster → attempt → podium
The Republican managed to save Hunter, but not his embarrassment as he wrestled him back into his arms before remarking: 'Big guy!'
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he → manage → arms
He then invited Hunter's sister up but decided not to try and lift her, instead allowing her to chant 'OH' at the microphone before returning to his prepared remarks.
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her → invite → remarks
The incident quickly sparked ridicule on social media after clips of the awkward moment disseminated like wildfire.
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clips → spark → wildfire
Vivek Ramaswamy faced an awkward moment after he nearly dropped a young child he tried to pick up as he spoke ahead of Donald Trump at a rally in Ohio
He invited ten-year-old Hunter on stage after spotting his sign about his military father in the crowd, but the tender moment soon collapsed as he struggled to hold him up
Ramaswamy was one of the headline speakers at the rally in Vandalia where Trump addressed voters ahead of the midterm elections
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Trump → face → elections
Another awkward as hell Vivek moment,' one person said.
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person → say → hell
'He needs to do some squats,' another joked.
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another → need → squats
'Should have spent less time studying, more time in the weight room,' one person said.
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person → spend → room
Ramaswamy is currently campaigning to become governor against Democrat Dr Amy Acton, the state's former Covid-era health director.
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Ramaswamy → campaign → Acton
Despite a massive fundraising lead and more than $12 million spent in campaign advertising, Ramaswamy is now locked in a close fight with Acton with weeks to go until Election Day.
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Ramaswamy → spend → Day
A wealthy biotech entrepreneur and 2024 presidential candidate, Ramaswamy's star appeal among conservatives led to quick backing by Ohio Republicans and hopes of an easy victory in the Republican-dominated state.
'I'm so grateful to this state and to this country for giving a kid like me opportunities that would not have been available to my family in any other country on planet earth,' Ramaswamy said at the rally ahead of Trump's arrival, as he underscored the American dream for his Indian immigrant family.
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he → lead → family
He was given a boost by the President shortly after as Trump gave him a ringing endorsement, him despite conceding that Ramaswamy was 'nasty' when the went head to head in the Republican primary.
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the → give → primary
US President Donald Trump was out on the campaign trail in the key battleground state stumping for key candidates
Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, left, and Senator Jon Husted, R-Ohio, applaud as President Donald Trump speaks
Trump arrived in battleground state Ohio after a few days of campaigning in safe conservative territory.
The President has embarked on what he says will be a 32-day blitz ahead of the November 3 elections, hitting the deep red states of Texas, Oklahoma and Alabama this week.
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he → stump → Texas
Saturday's rally was just outside Dayton, Ohio, where he stumped for key candidates including incumbent Senator John Husted in competitive races for the House, Senate and the governor's mansion in Columbus.
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he → stump → Columbus
He hit the stage with a renewed energy moments after announcing on Truth Social that Bayer Pharmaceuticals would be bringing a $2.2 billion dollar manufacturing plant to the state providing a jobs boost to the area.
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Pharmaceuticals → hit → area
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