evidence: Vance was one of several vice-presidential prospects who trekked to New York to audition to be Trump’s next Mike Pence. He donned the red tie and nailed his umbrage marks. Vivek Ramaswamy, the super-thirsty former GOP-primary candidate, performed his own star turn at the courthouse, but with one notable hiccup. "Let’s pray for our country being stronger on the other side of this disgusting sham politician," Ramaswamy said. He tried to correct himself—"prosecution"—but it was too late. The word had escaped. The moment went viral.