Senior Vivek Ramaswamy Adviser Quits to Join Trump Campaign

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 announced 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.” “He was primarily based in New Hampshire, and about a month and a half ago Mike Biundo came on as a national senior adviser and has largely been absorbing Brian’s role, so this is not—does not come as a surprise to anyone,” Ms. McLaughlin told The Hill....