WASHINGTON: Indian-American entrepreneur and GOP leader Vivek Ramaswamy pulled out of the White House race on Tuesday after a weak showing in the Republican Party's first nominating contest in Iowa. Former President Donald Trump won by a huge margin in the election for the Republican presidential candidate.

Trump won the election leaving Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the second spot and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley in the third spot. Vivek Ramaswamy finished fourth. Vivek won 7.7 percent votes.

Ramaswamy, who gained attention for his outspoken debate performances, ended his presidential bid and threw his support behind Donald Trump whom he had earlier dubbed the "best president of 21st century."

The 38-year-old biotech entrepreneur made the announcement at a press conference in Iowa on Tuesday.