A Republican candidate, Rick Becker, running for North Dakota's House of Representatives seat has received an endorsement from former 2024 Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy. Becker, a plastic surgeon and former state House member, is competing in a three-way Republican primary scheduled for June 11 to determine who will advance to the November general election. The current seat holder, Rep. Kelly Armstrong, is stepping down to run for governor.
Ramaswamy criticized the U.S. government for providing significant taxpayer funds to companies for constructing a CO2 pipeline across the Midwest, including North Dakota, to satisfy what he referred to as the 'global climate cult.' He highlighted concerns about potential hazards and opposition from farmers regarding the pipeline passing through their lands. Ramaswamy expressed support for Becker due to his strong stance against the pipeline project and refusal to align with the bipartisan Establishment that endorses it. Becker signed Ramaswamy's American Truth Pledge, leading to the endorsement for his congressional bid.
