Vivek Ramaswamy | Full Episode 8.4.23 | Firing Line with Margaret Hoover | PBS

Entrepreneur and GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses his critique of woke capitalism, his plan to eliminate federal agencies, his opposition to U.S. military support for Ukraine and why he believes America needs a political outsider.
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[@susanhawkins3890]

Here is an 83 year old who is planning to vote for Vivek!!!!!!!

[@michaelanthony679]

sure, if you say so

[@srv7265]

Well done

[@neilspencerII8339]

😂

[@dakotamcclure6844]

better watch out Hillery gonna take you out and vote dem with yo dead body

[@aquamon68]

​@@michaelanthony679That seems to have hurt you deeply.😅😅😅

[@jacstoneu]

Vivek is the smartest guy running for office. He has my vote for President in 2024!

[@marcusaurelius9123]

No he's just the slickest. He's pandering to the extremists in the GOP

[@gerald5175]

He seems smart to Republicans because he’s in a clown car with idiots. Outside of the primary field his ideas are easily gutted and filleted.

[@DumbleDoff]

@@kaipo8085As if Trump is a real Christian

[@apacur]

​@@kaipo8085He seems and acts more Christian than most Christians ... Plus he's not running to be a Pastor.. He'll be wonderful as our Prez.... And PS, I'm a Christian

[@Jcholla]

@@apacurtrump is more Christian than most Christians? I want what you’re smoking.

[@standarddisclaimer]

I get chills and goosebumps, both, at the same time, just thinking about Vivek! He's so amazing!!

[@donkaavrova2017]

26:52

[@standarddisclaimer]

@@donkaavrova2017 Yeah, that's great stuff! He uses a lot of my favorite Fox News talking points and catch phrases, which really pleases and comforts me. I absolutely love that he uses the word "woke". I'm not sure what it means, but it sure makes me mad! That alone assures that I'll vote for him, without hesitation!

[@Doreana48501]

Well..I hope you are not Gay a Woman. Ramaswamy likes the sound of of his voice he won't listen to you or anyone for that matter. Actually he's full of it😅

[@binatobina1083]

The more you listen to a person, you get to know more about him and from there make your personal judgment. He is a leader.

[@plyka1]

Did he say he would destroy the Dept of Education? First time i've heard an interview with this guy, won me over in the first 3 minutes.

[@litigioussociety4249]

Republicans have been saying that since Reagan. It's probably not going to happen until the federal government financially implodes. Then they'll try to hold on to their biggest needs to maintain authority like military and police. As a result, education and a lot of other things they can all surrender to the states.

[@brandanellis2953]

He did but if he becomes President he won’t. Just like all the Republican candidates say they will shut down federal agencies

[@willsmith39]

Yeah I think that will be very popular with the uneducated. And Betsy Devoss is pretty much the opposite of a "good person"

[@alexcheney6692]

Yup and the FBI, IRS, etc...

[@willsmith39]

@@alexcheney6692 Yeah that'll all be happening 😂😂 Get that done first day with a couple executive orders🙄 Will you low iq-anons never learn? These conmen don't give a solitary sh#t about you. Build a wall and make Mexico pay for it. In 4 years he built a few 100m and Mexico paid not one peso. It's all just bull#it.

[@WalkerOne]

She spent most of the time talking about Trump. Once again, the media continues to give Trump free publicity even when he isn't around.

[@paulbeard8573]

Re read your comment. Deleted my previous one. You're correct. They just can't get enough

[@Reality_C]

It’s called Trump Derangement Syndrome for a reason. TDS is in all main stream media, it’s a disease they can’t shake.

[@Bryan-yf5yq]

I mean literally how can you not mention Trump if you're trying to directly race against him

[@devilsmetsfan6393]

This is what democrat media wants to do, talk about Trump and keep Biden in the basement. Vitek should of said Biden had tons of confidential documents from when he was a VP and senator and the Biden DOJ did not go after him. Two justice system!

[@revanth87]

@@Bryan-yf5yq mention but not talk about him for more than half the interview lol

[@brandonmaxie3871]

I can’t believe more people aren’t jumping on this Ramaswamy train. People need to hear this guy.

[@LoraxChannel]

Fewer than half of the US can read above a sixth grade level. How do you think democrats pull 80% voting rates from people they constantly harm?

[@brendan8465]

Vivek 2024

[@1Mexa.at.815]

I was born in Mexico and now I am an American citizen and I will vote for the first time and it will be for Vivek.

[@000m43]

Okay but he is still sending you back to Mexico

[@1Mexa.at.815]

​@@000m43 Well, I don't depend on a single country, I have 3 citizenships, I don't think it would matter to me, you only see what he talks about immigration and not how good it would be for the country and business, a young person who wants to eliminate agencies like the IRS, DID YOU KNOW THAT?

[@1Mexa.at.815]

@@000m43 Why does everything have to do with immigration? Don't you realize that this is about politics? They say it to win votes, we have a constitution that supports us all, but as always people allow themselves to be carried away by manipulation, I will leave you as an example the president of El Salvador: they said the same thing about him and look, he has a safe country and the people live better and quite happy. But well, your answer is going to be the same one that they are going to send me to Mexico, I know they can't because I didn't break any laws, but if you like hearing it, I hope they do it since my country, Mexico, is improving a lot economically.

[@saraluvsyuo]

@@1Mexa.at.815 000m43 is lying to you, he wants to remove all people that are only citizens from birth-right. You'd be safe, just ignore him. I'm Canadian but I would vote Nikki Haley.

[@peekaboopeekaboo1165]

​@@1Mexa.at.815 3 citizenships ...So who do you give your loyalty and allegiance to ?

[@colleenhiggins1008]

He just nailed this interview. Vivek for president 2024.

[@Tangerinetaco]

💯!!!!

[@Reality_C]

Absolutely Nailed it!!

[@tristandamonster8478]

He nails every interview! I've never been this excited about a presidential candidate--not even close.

[@sirellyn]

@@tristandamonster8478 Yes Obama was a good orator as well. He has to be able to fire everyone when under the pressure. I think Trump still has the edge on him here.

[@honestcomments8053]

I am addicted. I can't stop watching his interviews with other networks.

[@preetigupta3626]

Best guy for the election. I am indian American who always voted democrat. I am impressed by Vivek’s hard work and clarity. I am changing my vote and going to register for GOP primary

[@mickeypunn7004]

I also thought Clinton’s and Obama were cool and sexy and Republicans bunch of evil guys. By the time Trump came along, my eyes were opened and I suddenly realized what was in the back of my mind all along. The system is rigged and we need an outsider

[@ramkumar-kd3rp]

That democrat party that you voted for earlier does not exist today. GEt a life pal.

[@DerekMoore82]

Yes, it's true that the Democrat party is not what it once was, so why the insult?

[@SamuelGriffin]

You’re a Traitor for voting Democrat. We don’t want you.

[@mickeypunn7004]

@@ramkumar-kd3rp I did :) eventually

[@johnsmith-wt5dz]

One thing I like about Vivek is that even if you disagree with him he is still civil and looking to find common ground. We need someone who can bridge this deep divide we have in this country. I believe Vivek is the only player in the field that can do that.

[@_itsjustcat]

I feel like Vivek is an genuine person who cares about people and could sit down and have an engaging convo with anyone no matter their age economic status or gender or whatever. Tbh the more I listen to him the more I feel better about the future of the country

[@itsoutahere]

He gives me the Obama vibes 😂

[@acp6350]

Love listening to Vivek speak! I believe he has, not just what it takes to be President , but has what America needs in a President.

[@10trailride]

YES, YES, AND DITTO. 'NEEDS TO BE THE NEXT POTUS! Can't wait for the Debate Aug 23 to showcase his Genuis.

[@jacobzindel987]

​@googlenazicompany5935lol found the delusional Keynesian...

[@timothythompson7388]

⁠@googlenazicompany5935 Yea a Harvard / Yale educated entrepreneur and proven builder of wealth with dangerous debunked economic theories. LOL And your qualifications apart from reading Socialist Weekly are ???? I’ll wait.

[@JeanetteFaith]

Trump 2024! Vivek would make a good vice!!

[@wadecartwright4277]

​@googlenazicompany5935I think you are

[@Tintin-gv9ir]

I am voting for him, he is our best hope

[@dodieodie498]

GIANT mistake. He is a globalist who wanted to participate with WHO in data mining and creating a global data base with the "health score card" for every person, which would be used to keep people from traveling freely. Look up Datavant. Then you'll know one of the reasons why Ramaswamy wanted to scrub his relationship with WEF and Governor Dewine from the internet.

[@tdaveniii]

*only

[@OlegDimov]

I am very glad that a young man with a business mindset and a big heart is trying to get into power in order to save the country ✌🏻🇺🇸#VivekRamaswamy

[@joewest2560]

I'm 72 yr old retired LEO sickened and nauseated by the state of our country. VR gives me a glimmer of hope for the future for our kids and grandchildren.

[@asianj3sus862]

The Trump Derangement Syndrome is on point with these people. Vivek is such a brilliant speaker.

[@codyquakenbush4964]

He is a brilliant speaker with terrible ideas.

[@TheGarcia59]

@@codyquakenbush4964I guess you love the ideas of the corrupt liberals.

[@kyleconnors7464]

@codyquakenbush4964 She manhandled him. He couldn't dig himself deeper.

[@jayprimo]

​@@codyquakenbush4964His ideas sound great from this side of the room 😂

[@buckchile614]

Vivek is one of the point men FOR TDS by defending the former POTUS. Anyone who thinks he was ever cut from President timber before , after and during his administration, is one very delusional sick phuck. It is written

[@gps9715]

One good thing so far about Vivek. He can go on any show, against any opposition and not get caught in any of their "gotcha" questions. That's because he stands on truth and principle. You simply can't be gotten if you stand on those two things. Very admirable.

[@user-zg9oo5bj4f]

I think you need to watch the video again. This is PBS. Margaret Hoover reads whole paragraphs from Ramaswamy stump speech and asks, "Can you explain?" and lets Ramaswamy talk for five minutes uninterrupted. A "gotcha' question means interrupting him to bring him back to the original question.

[@alby7186]

@@user-zg9oo5bj4f "He can go on any show, against any opposition and not get caught in any of their "gotcha" questions." - He wasn't talking about this show in particular, rather the sum total of the shows he has been on.

[@user-zg9oo5bj4f]

@@alby7186 Let's think about those "gotcha" questions: (1) Why should we risk shutting down the FBI? IN the news this morning, two FBI agents shot shutting down a pedophile ring. Is Ramaswamy against real law enforcement going after pedophiles? He got caught in that one. (2) How will Ramaswamy make Putin back out of his treaty with China? Ramaswamy lost big money donors over that one, (3) Why is defending Taiwan more in our national Interest than helping Ukraine? Ramaswamy got caught in that one, has limited knowledge of World War II and why America learned an important lesson from Hitler's plans to conquer Europe. (4) "Anti-woke" means corporations should not spend shareholder money on social issues Ramaswamy lost big on that one. Want to save the rainforests? Any hope of reversing climate change? We have to stop window airconditioners in India from polluting our atmosphere. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZ6YeYGmpb-bZrc Government won't do that alone. Corporations need to be in the fight, too.

[@apacur]

​@@user-zg9oo5bj4fShe clearly had an agenda - a woke one

[@user-zg9oo5bj4f]

@@apacur We're so familiar with American culture (for me, that means TV culture) that when we meet those from cultures more backward than ours, we have to explain. the rules of PBS Public Broadcasting Conservative candidates will be questioned by liberal (feminist) Liberals and hippies will be questioned by Colonel Jessup from "A Few Good Men" kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZm8kpiemMpjpM0

[@mariuscezar7374]

I'm 54, never took part in a voting circus simply because career politicians and both parties smelled like dead fish. What a breath of fresh air from Vivek. I might just change my habits and vote for the first time in my life. You Republicans better wake up, drop Trump, and make this guy your centerpiece... if you truly care about any changes at all.

[@allawdlanod]

Finally a candidate with intellect that understands the issues and problems we face as a nation, and most important, offer solutions and vision to achieve those goals! I will support his run to become the next President and pray other Americans will listen to what he has to offer.

[@peacek6909]

Vivek is brilliant. We need fresh ideas and fresh policies. Tired of all the nursing home old fogeys currently in Washington. Vivek for president 2024.

[@user-zg9oo5bj4f]

No, seriously, haven't you seen his plan for the FBI? Let's think about a murder. Who does the autopsy? Who runs tests on bullets taken out of the corpses? Support. The FBI employes 20,000 support Ramaswamy's plan is to fire all 20,000. How is the world's premier law enforcement agency supposed to work without support? Ramaswamy is possibly the worst candidate on the Republican ticket. No matter how many tell Ramaswamy his plan won't work, he responds by repeating his memorized stump speech, over and over. When this started, I agreed that the Department of Education had gone too far. Is there a need to educate children about gay issues? Gay people think so. But there is also a line where children are too young to be indoctrinated. Then, Ramaswamy said, "I'm not running for President on my own, but God is acting through me." I've run into so many religious nuts, I know Ramaswamy spent too much time talking to Evangelicals at Faith & Freedom conferences. He drank the Kool-Aid.

[@WideAwakeHuman]

Fresh policies? lol - even Vivek plainly says he’s using basically all of Trump policies but just taking them further

[@peacek6909]

Not all. Many are going to be fresh ones according to changing times. If one thing is certain it is change. The increasing wokism, breaking up of family units etc. need to be dealt with. America has been a great place. Currently spiralling downwards. Value systems have to be restored. So, there are a lot of new issues.

[@jordandaniel8510]

​@peacek6909 I'd have to agree with the last commenter. Like or dislike Vivek, I'm struggling to find much fresh or new about him. He is polished, and sometimes that can present as fresh or different, but on a policy level I'm not seeing it. The two issues you mentioned, the family unit & woke, are well trodden topics within the GOP. Can you name a fresh or novel policy he has?

[@harshtruth9148]

read his 2022 book about the 2020 election and Jan 6 before u say that.....he sounds very different than last year

[@TinTin2014]

Vivek is brilliant. His deep understanding of the constitution, law and history will set him apart from other candidates. America needs significant changes to its education system, immigration system, and governance. As Vivek argues correctly incremental reforms will not take us to where we need to be to survive as as a nation. We need a revolution. This is indeed a 1776 moment.

[@dakota4211]

I agree with you 100%, an this comes from a 81 year old Trumper, period.

[@user-zg9oo5bj4f]

Vivek does not have a "deep understanding of the constitution." He copied his talking points from The Federalist Society, which twists the facts to justify a warped conservative agenda. The basic problem is, over 200 years have passed since "First Principles." Our society has changed. There were no hospitals. Women gave birth at home, attended by midwives, not doctors. They lived in colonies, which didn't become a nation until 1800. Today, women are more than half the students in grad school, also medical school. Ramaswamy wants to go back to a legal system that denies women a right to make decisions. I've met lots of women who are much smarter than Ramaswamy. I see no reason to let a person still trapped two centuries in the past to write Executive Orders so his Fantasies can play out?

[@davidmaltais2912]

​@@user-zg9oo5bj4fshut up bot

[@rakeshchand360]

@@user-zg9oo5bj4f Gosh was wondering where is rice bag Pakistani troll was. Welcome back.

[@hoaluong3592]

​@@user-zg9oo5bj4fdo you realize Vivek is a Constitutional Lawyer?

[@keith692]

Thank you Vivek for not dumbing down your message and instead, treat us citizens as intelligent beings.

[@neowolf09]

This is one of the things Id say Vivek has over trump. Nothing against trump. JS Vivek comes off as way more respectful, responsible, and compassionate.

[@standarddisclaimer]

I love that he uses a lot of the Fox News catch phrases and talking-points that I'm familiar with. That comforts me.

[@carolzucchi7638]

I’m going to support this candidate. ❤️🥰❤️

[@RajJujharuYadav]

I have seen 7 past Presidential runs, and not witnessed as straight forward and dynamic personality like Vivek for the ticket. He needs no tele-prompter, speaks from heart and deep convictions, and is just pure authentic and brilliant. I am an independent and switched my vote for GOP this year, when I heard how he quit his billions dollar CEO position to hold on to his own liberty and ideas against the board pressure. He is that 'pure' on his convictions. You don't see such candidates every five years. I at least haven't seen in 35. He is the real deal which America needs.

[@henlohenlo689]

Yes. He is neutral triggers both right and left but also takes the best of right and left and uses it. He is northern a new party above both. He lacks skin in the game though. Also decent picks is desantis done a great job with Florida a tougher state and active skin in game current. Lawyer background makes for great leadership material. Kennedy family skin in game but his ideologies can bit over the top but maybe America could use that he seems to not be afraid blaze his own trail I like that. I don't want to see Biden 80 again. Nor trump we all sick of trump and even though I was for some time a trump fan it's clear towards end he is missing a few marbles maybe it was his lawyers around him misguided him but I don't want see trump again in president.

[@ceecee6679]

I like him too, but I see one tiny issue...Quitting the CEO position without fixing the problem does not speak well for his ability to fix the nation.

[@DeeDeeBee-ti4zm]

@@ceecee6679. Interesting thought about leaving a board rather than pushing for change. Boards, as with Congress, are majority rules situations The power of the executive branch seems to be where most of Vivek plans would be implemented. Does the next president simply reverse any executive action? Been there - done that. There needs to be persuasion leading to legislation to secure true change.

[@henlohenlo689]

@@ceecee6679 well who is your pick then. desantis has legal background, and more likely to stand up to bully central america(they are bullies trust me) especially here in california. legal background more likely clean up the biased news outlets who reported biasedly he would make a fortune off of the news stations sueing them and helping clean up the news industry, unlike trump who let all kinds of nonsense run rampant. etc. trump consults with stupid lawyers, desantis the lawyer, its a big difference shady lawyers may not even care about trump, but desantis can clean up the nation coming from the heart. biden is 80 he will be 84. that's just insane. absolutely insane. no buieno.

[@RajJujharuYadav]

@@ceecee6679 You quit with a proper succession plan, and then go out to write few books and expose the bigger problem ie how these boards work and function. In due process you form an asset management firm - Strive - to challenge the very establishment which is pushing down an agenda which against the shareholder value props. Wait - seems like that is exactly what VR did. So what he not fixing? Please elaborate?

[@jatanbhatt3792]

He said "We've spent 30 minutes talking about Donald Trump, I would prefer to talk about our vision for the nation" and I totally agree! This interview should concern Vivek and his vision for the presidency. It is not about what Vivek thinks about Donald Trump.

[@CC-ox9uc]

But he said he would pardon him really

[@akapbhan]

@@CC-ox9uc Yes. He's right on this because once you start prosecuting your political opponents you're not far away from Marius and Sulla and end of another republic I know.

[@Reefahholic]

Because she’s a paid puppet.

[@Reefahholic]

@@CC-ox9ucof course. There’s no crime. We know who committed the crimes.

[@BioHunter1990]

TDS rules her peabrain..

[@tbtaijeron]

Vivek actually answered hard questions, made clear decisive comments and still very much treated everyone on his side of the road as a comrade. Inviting for debate and conversation.

[@jeanlay1187]

Vivendi is a Trump on steroids

[@robynnordstrom7799]

When he starts saying he wants to take away birthright citizenship from *everybody* and raise the voting age (because he knows younger voters are less likely to vote for him), he can take off. My grandkids deserve to be full citizens, and my kids deserve to exercise their voting rights at 18. Imagine a guy who couldn’t be bothered to vote threatening the voting rights of others…what an absolute joke.

[@quentincampbell612]

​@@robynnordstrom7799mam, I've listened to many hour long podcast interviews with Vivek. He's not taking anything away from anyone. He's said it's a conversation starter about how to get people talking about voting. He wouldn't follow through with it unless there's a consensus on support of it and he's open to ideas about getting people within that age group to vote. Additionally,from an interview with Politico The founding fathers didn’t get it “quite right” when they tied the right to vote to land ownership, Ramaswamy said. Similarly, it was wrong to have denied a vote to women and African Americans, he said. But after floating at a few recent campaign stops, particularly colleges, the idea of requiring service or civic knowledge for young adults to vote - a version of which Ramaswamy had explored in his two books - he got his best crowd response to date on Sunday, at an event largely attended by Asian Americans in Novi, Mich. Members of the audience, which included a number of immigrants, came up to Ramaswamy afterward to praise the suggestion, which appeared to “seal the deal” for Ramaswamy, according to the campaign adviser. “My response to that is, the objective is not to stop people from voting,” he said. “It’s to value voting itself and everybody’s equal and on the same foot at the age of 25 and onward.” Also, I've seen quite a few people that age group saying they're for Vivek. I hope you're grandkids get as much information as they can regarding Vivek's full stance about it so they can decide for themselves.

[@quentincampbell612]

​@@robynnordstrom7799Are your grandkids legally here and are American citizens?

[@caramel7102]

She started off with curiosity , then was aggressive and finally in love!!! He argued her into admiration!

[@ke9548]

Vivek is just brilliant. This is the type of the candidate we should all get behind. I am a moderate Democrat. And thinking about changing party affiliation to vote for him

[@PS-ej2xn]

I hope you do. ex-Democrat Vivek 2024!

[@triffinaunderwood1236]

👏🏼 for you from 🇦🇺. It is critical thinkers like you who will cut through the propaganda and support what is best for America and indeed the world. TRUTH….& a UNITED AMERICA FIRST - vote Ramaswamy ❣️

[@gzales158]

I support Andrew Yang last time around but this time Vivek Ramaswamy is the real deal. We need authenticity and fresh ideas in leadership so bad

[@LK-mo8bj]

I also hope you do, after the primary you can always re-register with your original party. Would love to see him get the nomination.

[@jamarbooker8573]

Do it! I did just because of this man and his morals.

[@drcrowlee]

Vivek gets my vote in the primary at least. I'm a libertarian and he's speaking my language in a lot of important areas

[@OGDweeb]

Indeed. He's the best us centrists have had in a long... maybe ever sans Dr Paul and Mr Perot.

[@jackpowers5707]

Just curious to where libertarians fall on the government using its power and bureaucracy to prevent people from voting. I've never heard of such governmental overreach in my entire life

[@danielm173]

@@jackpowers5707 prevent people who are otherwise misinformed in the voting process they partake in, seems perfectly reasonable to me

[@jackpowers5707]

@@danielm173 that is how you get a government that isn't representative of its people, and that's the opposite of the great America experiment

[@drcrowlee]

@@jackpowers5707 I don't see a problem with adding a testing requirement of citizens.

[@stephaniehale946]

*Vivek is not the hero we deserve, but the hero we need.*

[@anget6442]

Pfft Vivek the snake has you all hoodwinked. He made money from a failed alzheimer's drug where his mum fudged the trial data, then he sold his stocks making $50m then the company tanked and the shareholders lost all their money......he is a liar and a cheat. Not your saviour . Vote Dr. SHIVA for President at least his actions match his words. Not like RamaSWAMPY

[@RockyBhai-ss7be]

Does he come with a cape? 😅

[@felixflores3401]

All I have to tell you God is telling you that you guys are all blind. He gave you wisdom. He gave you everything you don't even see it. You don't even hear it. So you better break your own decision and you're going to separate with it. and your going to cry a baby when it happens

[@RockyBhai-ss7be]

@@capgun56 I don't like anything because I'm not American rather I'm Indian but it's funny to see how you get enraged without understanding the context of the comments...Btw Obama is the Butcher of middle East & Ramaswamy is one of us

[@felixflores3401]

@@capgun56 yes

[@dianegonzales7345]

Seen Vivek for the very first time watching the presidential debate and my first impression was 😲 OMG, he blew me away by his intelligence, professionalism, energy. My first response was Yes, he has my VOTE! Then reality set in. 🤔 The filthy rich behind closed doors who is really running this country will never let him win. 😢

[@paulanix7561]

Then isn't it our duty that we do something too? We cant just watch. What do we do? I like him. I'm going to contact campaign and volunteer.

[@AS-cw6td]

Vivek feels like the future of the party. What a smart guy, this is what we need for a president

[@mitch_the_-itch]

He is a criminal that bought a known failed drug then repackaged it and leveraged it for billions. When he says he wants to shut down the FBI its not because of TRUMP, lol. You sure?

[@charliep4680]

future of America, i dont blame you for thinking along party lines, but i think its high time we stop dividing ourselves left and right. Hes here for everyone, hes the future of our country

[@elizabethberg6894]

that s so true... myself, personally, don't care about "party", its about the outcome of our lives. @@charliep4680

[@giova69374]

@@charliep4680 yes he is

[@agrade87]

He's a dumbass. He called the government profession "tainted." Does he understand the presidency is also a government profession? If he desires to become "tainted", fine. But this indicates his lack of respect for government (ironic isn't it?). He has claimed in the past he is a scientist (apparently you only need to graduate with a science major and do nothing else directly science-related in order to qualify as a scientist) and yet he says the interpreted results from climate change research is "anecdotal evidence." If it doesn't fit his agenda, it is "anecdotal," apparently. He won't get elected this coming time, but when he finally does, maybe the waters will take over the land (we know the reason why), rendering his aspiration for a run to office effectively meaningless.

[@Tangerinetaco]

He gives me hope for America 🇺🇸.

[@dodieodie498]

How Obama-esque of him.

[@kyleconnors7464]

She manhandled him. When did he look good?

[@idstayaway9992]

​@@kyleconnors7464he answered every question well

[@standylixgames7757]

​@@kyleconnors7464 😂😂 where, he answered every questions and she was even impressed at the end

[@Illementary]

He’s a joke

[@standarddisclaimer]

He's the most exciting person I've ever seen, heard, heard about, read about, etc. There's never been anyone like him. He talks like greased lightning! Really teaches the liberals a lesson. He's the one. It's Vivek time! Isn't it time you had a Vivek?

[@THE1THEONLYBODACIOUS]

I THINK THIS MAN IS AMAZING. I’ve been watching hours of interviews. What a AMERICAN GIFT. GOD BLESS NORTH AMERICA!!

[@Yogi_The_Bitter_Truth_2408]

Indian gift tbh.

[@Aplum2008]

Vivek is bringing civility back to politics and I love it! #Vivek2024🇺🇸

[@mikhailkanibolotsky1897]

I doubt if just a civility is enough to bring civility back to the current American politics. It is too dirty and you cannot clean the toilet with a violin bow.

[@philobetto5106]

The fact CNN is interviewing Vivek tells us they are not scared of him they're scared of Trump

[@PeerlessScarred01]

Best candidate in my lifetime. Voting for him!!!

[@georgem5589]

Best thing Vivek said was we need an outsider to be president.

[@georgem5589]

@googlenazicompany5935 Bull

[@mickeypunn7004]

@googlenazicompany5935 Wait a minute, who is allowing you speak if the orange man "almost" dismantled DOJ, FBI, ACLU, dissolved congress, raped the Treasury and oh! did I mention he pushed the red button and blew up few countries as everyone feared? All the screaming Karen's predictions came true. Common man (Biden speak)

[@floranicasio6365]

Remember how everyone was tickled with Obama???? Let’s pick and dig deep everything about this man before we get all tickled with him … my opinion just my opinion is he could be the Antichrist ????

[@plumbingHVAC_sports]

This guy is on point , keep it up 💪🏽bro

[@Memz23]

Every time I watch Vivek, I agree more and more with everything he's saying. There's rot in our government, and he means to cut it clean out instead of trying to put a bandage on it.

[@Reality_C]

He did beyond awesome.

[@user-wn7tr2xb7b]

I am from Europe,this Vivek is a Diamond for US.

[@theflatlandfanatic1158]

I'm all in for Vivek.

[@cosmicdreams7115]

Margaret you are good in questioning Vevek . But Vevek responses are Excellent ❤

[@jp5419]

Vivek is the son we all want!!! So proud to call him a fellow American and POTUS 2024.

[@JJ-iq5cv]

He's full of crap 😂

[@mitch_the_-itch]

Its shocking how easily some lowiq people are conned.

[@thejohngalt399]

“” The son we all want..””””nailed it

[@mitch_the_-itch]

@@thejohngalt399 If my Son were a CONMAN like Vivek is Id shoot myself.

[@lotsoffun4716]

Vivek 2024!@@JJ-iq5cv

[@no_name4aday]

I like he called her out for just talking about Trump 😂

[@georgem5589]

Boy, Firing Line has really changed since Bill Buckley's day. It's a leftist gotcha media outlet sympatico with tabloid journalism while masquerading as intellectual, and Margaret's integrity is depicted nicely by her last name, it sucks.

[@Uarehere]

I'm not a Republican, but I'd be willing to vote for Vivek!

[@roandenn933]

People can see truth. Our souls identify truth. Vivek is speaking truth.

[@tomday5830]

💯👍🎯🇺🇲

[@bill4824]

She is agreeing with almost everything he has said. She isn't saying it, but her facial expressions are!

[@drvn8]

Yeah I think she seems thoroughly impressed with him, too.

[@no_name4aday]

Listen to all of em beck to cumo they all like him but dont wanna say it out loud 😂

[@bigbanana6320]

She’s impressed and enamored by his intellect

[@juliodyarzagaray]

She actually said "Amen" when he said young people should pass the same test immigrants have to pass.

[@Jcholla]

She’s got TDS. Big time.

[@katelynjohnson9229]

If Vivek was president, the whole country would change for the better. I truly believe that.

[@howard1635]

He made all his money investing in big pharma ripping off Americans with life changing medications. He funded pharma boy martin shkreli. He's conning all of you

[@adamsamuel8593]

Jesus could be president and it still won't be better because the world is not of the Lord. He created it but he let the wicked get too many freedom.

[@RobertMJohnson]

That’s not saying much when Biden and Harris are in office

[@TheOrangePatriot]

@@adamsamuel8593 it would matter we just need to bury the trump and biden era already. too much hate tied behind them to move on.

[@mitch_the_-itch]

You are truly wrong. Vivek and his parents and a few friends in the right places started a company called Roivan in the Bahamas. They bought a known failed drug then used it to steal billions of investment cash. Then after a few years of milking the fake stock they admitted the drug had "failed." By that time the corrupt Family was long gone with the cash. Now he is using that to run for President. You need to rethink your entire thought process on this guy./

[@user-fp2sy5rl9p]

Wow Vivek seems amazing. Though I would worry for his safety as some of his ideas would see those in power lose their power.

[@chilltownallstar]

This guy is a beast, he's killing these questions with eloquence and facts. I don't see anyone beating this guy Ina debate.

[@jamie-we6yn]

Vivek - you speak not just for America but all western civilization. I stand squarely at your shoulder. As a brother, a father, a son, a husband. Thank you for screaming out loud. 👊

[@java4653]

Russians are out in force tonight.

[@devilishworld4259]

@@artby1285, you are right. But do you think that the Career Politicians are better at job?

[@duoneswart4989]

This is a seriously intelligent individual and highly qualified to be the president

[@mrs.comeans6407]

When I first heard those sound bytes, you made him sound like a radical. But when you actually listen to his purpose & plans , HE GETS IT. He has rooted out the problems & he also has a very insightful and perfectly thought out plan in which to fix these problems. His intellect is far above anyone Ive heard on the campaign stage for decades.

[@Dahlia4777]

Even the interviewer is impressed with him!

[@user-zg9oo5bj4f]

That's how PBS works. Public Broadcast. She looks happy that all of her guests show up.

[@JoeOrwig]

They always are. You can tell, even the ones that disagree with him come away respecting his intelligence and sincerity.

[@PrimeV88]

💯

[@susancain8505]

Watched this show as far back as WM Buckley when he hosted it. Not enough of this on TV.

[@GApeech08]

Yes! It's obvious, even with her "hard hitting" questions.

[@bradhartman9354]

Vivek is what we need. If elected he will be the smartest guy in DC. We keep electing idiots. Vivek is the right future of the Republican Party and the country. My daughter is no longer a democrat and now a registerd Republican voter because of Vivek. She finally sees the manipulation and lies from the dem party.

[@kevinng1702]

Those idiot democrats who voted for Biden…they never learn…I don’t want to hear any complaints from them…and they have no common sense…they live in fantasy land…they don’t know Freedom is not free…you have to earn it…

[@PS-ej2xn]

My son is still a Democrat as I used to be. Ughhh. My fault, in part.

[@sew_gal7340]

Theyre not idiots, they are corrupt, theres a difference.

[@lisal9829]

He is manipulative, but you cannot see that. Take the entrapment thing he talked about. He said he would Pardon Trump because he thinks the DOJ targeted Trump and then looked for a crime to bring him down. That did not happen. But, he supports the whole Hunter BS, and that is EXACTLY what the Repugs did. They looked for the person (Hunter to untimatly try to bring Joe down)..Found he made a lot of money (which they think looks suspicious). And then they LOOK for a crime committed. Vivek is a hypocrite to claim Trumps case was entrapment, but Hunter's is not.

[@laurettarivers8054]

We get idiots in office because that's who the establishment wants. Candidates they can control.

[@sreejithnair8503]

He is the man with vision❤❤❤ I will vote for him 😊

[@AndrewSheldon]

Love this guy. Wish we could have him in Australia or NZ. A new hero for me.

[@pistolpetenaki]

Trust I’m a kiwi ..we don’t want another wanbeeeeee trump .. he is cluess

[@sibonahetahu5016]

YOUNG AND SMART Candidate for American 🇺🇸2024 President hopeful...

[@pistolpetenaki]

Which one .. oh you mean mr clown verk ..who thinks trump is the greatest president in the 21 century lol right .. or the same guy who will pardon trump lol right on ..he’s soo smart @@sibonahetahu5016

[@danielpeterson7974]

Honest, articulate, concise. He can unite the country. Vivek has my vote.

[@tularockstar]

What are his solutions for our dead economy and his stance on foreign policy? Crickets! Vivek talks a good game and repetitive, but he hasn't addressed any real issues that we Americans face every day!

[@mikerosie2964]

He’s actually spoke a fair bit on both, just find some of his longer interviews. Here’s a quick summary: on foreign policy, he says no more world police, but be transparent about protecting our own interests when necessary. This means defending Taiwan if we have to, because they make our micro chips. It was startling to hear him say this out loud, but refreshingly honest. On the economy, quit relying on China to make all our stuff, which implies some of it should be made here. Also, reduce ESG’s influence corporations, freeing them to focus on what matters, being productive.

[@philipdumont2286]

How do you know he's honest ? Because he says so ? Don't be too naïve m'y friend

[@PathosConsultingGroup]

@@tularockstar by what metric is the economy dead?

[@MPR2]

How can he "unite the country" when the MAJORITY of the country votes Democrat and they hate lying freedom-hating Republicans? 🙄

[@randompillow5146]

The only candidate from either party who stands a chance of turning this country around.

[@davidmaltais2912]

The only? Really? He has the exact same policies as trump and even most of rfk jr

[@ke9548]

@@davidmaltais2912his policies are America First. Every decision will be taken on the basis of this principle. Free speech, Meritocracy, ending pointless wars and instead focus those resources on American Prosperity, Family values, Ending Militart Industrial Complex and Bureaucracy etc. What don’t you like in his policies. (Keep Trump aside of this discussion)

[@davidmaltais2912]

@@ke9548 ??? I think you need to re read my comment because you basicly just agreed with me but didn't even realize it XD

[@TheGarcia59]

@@davidmaltais2912yes his policies mirror those of the two you just mentioned but he is taking it one step further than they would.

[@EELAMJR]

@@davidmaltais2912 I think your just getting a high of your own comment 🤣 the reply is is warranted and you just couldn’t accept it 🙊

[@laciehamblin8584]

This dude is phenomenal, he’s got my vote 🤩

[@maryjoseph5485]

We need young leaders who can make the country stronger by working together and getting educated on how we can improve our economy.

[@InternLivesMatter]

Why do news anchors talk to Vivek as if he is Trump's lawyer? Vivek said he would pardon Trump but at the same time he is running to defeat Trump in the Republican Primary. Even people who have lost the ability to read between the lines can understand his reasons and logic. But somehow news anchors can't.

[@honestcomments8053]

Mr. Ramaswamy is brilliant and brave and he has such a great ability to recall and speak to specific and relevant facts when answering questions. Just impressive! Vivek 2024!

[@arjunkrishna4006]

I love how this interviewer allows him to speak and make his points & she also asks really good independent questions, not just follow up questions. Vivek is a really good orator and has a brilliant clarity of thought and process ❤

[@robynnordstrom7799]

And stupid ideas.

[@mayaparamita2254]

She kept asking a lot about if Trump is right or wrong in his opinion, rather than his policies.

[@Yogi_The_Bitter_Truth_2408]

@@robynnordstrom7799 mention one stupid idea.

[@wadecartwright4277]

Vivek blows everybody out of the water brilliant man😊

[@no_name4aday]

Vivek is my guy he speaks truth ✌️🫡🇺🇸

[@user-zg9oo5bj4f]

Let's pull Ramaswamy out of his studio and ask whether he speaks "truth" kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaS9opSImZp0i9k

[@DiseaseBadVaccineGood]

Vivek has inspired me since I first heard his ideas and ideals.

[@dosa1]

It's not wise to underestimate him. While I first noticed him on FOX, watching him in a debate was a new experience for me. I've been deeply impressed since then. He exudes an extraordinary charisma that I've never seen before. A year from now, I believe few will overlook his potential. He truly seems poised for a shot at the presidency.

[@pistolpetenaki]

The guy is JOKE like trump

[@1980Empirical]

Every single interview he does, hes on fire!

[@joelslife]

Instead of knee jerk reactions to her questions he provides a reframing to focus on the main point with an intelligent message. This guy constantly impresses me. He's possibly the most articulate and intelligent person I've ever seen run for elected office. He makes even Obama look inarticulate!

[@wandring326]

Well said!

[@maridicksonjung3958]

No teleprompters; he speaks on the fly.......and I like the pace of his speech.

[@Ekztazy20]

As an environmental scientist, Vivek is correct on focusing on human prosperity. The more prosperous a society, the more they are able to focus on environmental protection.

[@energysourcelove]

How about clean air and clean water? Focus on prosperity of late seems to benefit the 1% not the people.

[@quicktoreason2722]

America already has this. And if there is a lack of, there are municipal officials you should be contacting. Not the federal government. Blame your state.

[@Ekztazy20]

@@energysourcelove disagree. The more prosperous a nation the cleaner air and water in general. Low income communities in the US still have way cleaner situations than let's say poor areas in India.

[@RobertMJohnson]

It’s hilarious how you make it sounds like 1. This is somehow difficult to understand 2. Being an environmental scientists means you understand more than non-environment scientists on this point. This isn’t hard. Stop acting like this is hard

[@quicktoreason2722]

@@RobertMJohnson he didnt do any of what youre saying lol. arent you being a lil too reachy here? take a step back bud

[@yashshinde2639]

Mark my words this guy not just gonna change US but the world

[@user-st6si9vu5p]

Bros are you kidding me he tried to kiss trump ass and hope that if trump win he thinks that he will become some kind in trump administration I don’t think so in trump orbit trump never thought of him

[@freedom_post]

I hope you are right my friend, the world needs an intelligent leader badly right now. This would even improve my life in Germany. Hope this man goes a long way.

[@MK-bk9nv]

In his last response where he used the spheres example, he basically said in a suuuper nice way that politicians and political players have no integrity because they are driven by greed, money, and special interest. Love this guy, he is soooo smart and his plans are on point.

[@ashswensen]

Whether you like it or not, this is the guy we need!

[@sully_n_dubs]

Smartest candidate in 40 years.

[@chrishamlin5863]

Reagan was a moron compared to Vivek.

[@alibabaschultz352]

He took a lot of cues from Andrew Yang.

[@redshift8302]

@@alibabaschultz352 He is a billionaire, lawyer, biologist does he need to take cues from anyone?

[@viveviveka2651]

Who are you thinking of forty years ago?

[@alibabaschultz352]

@@redshift8302 Intelligent, tech libertarian. Their primary goals are to unite the country, which includes not jailing/ pardoning previous presidents. Yang literally used to use the exact same line about "this is not a banana republic".

[@TheOne_PrashantShah]

He is so composed n confident with so much clarity in his thoughts , beliefs n determination, his body language says it all , without an iota of nervousness. The spirit of his dialogue is praise worthy n have to be weighed in the righteousness rather than being with a biased spect 🙏

[@Blake01025]

Vivek hit it out of the park, as usual.

[@monfli5525]

Yeah… Obama was not a self-made millionaire nor had any real world experience.

[@Macgyver00]

​@googlenazicompany5935 he spoke with our giving ral answers. All feelings no facts. Unlike Vivek.

[@carolineweaver7923]

Vivek will be our next president. He’s an exceptional overachiever, is respectful and has the intellect to lead in the way that is sorely needed. Won’t that be nice 😊 Vivek 2024.. It’s happening!! 🇺🇸💃🏻🕺🏻

[@terpmaniac]

No he won't. The MAGA crowd won't allow it.

[@carolineweaver7923]

We shall see..

[@HuntandFish1955]

Vivek will draw votes from Democrats, Republicans and independents. He is very intelligent, has the right ideas and thoughts that will turn our nation around.

[@tonystorcke]

Deeply impressed with Vivek.

[@MisterMonsterMan]

This guy is turning a lot of heads for a good reason. Keep your eyes on Mr Ramaswamy over the next handful of years.

[@tomservo75]

I don't think he has much of a shot, he's on my "short list" for the time being. I could definitely see myself voting for him but not 100% convinced yet. I will say this, if I were looking to hire a motivational speaker, Vivek is #1 on my speed dial.

[@thejohngalt399]

@@tomservo75who s better than him?

[@joneandi37]

@@thejohngalt399 Da Santis

[@fkp1692]

​@@joneandi37lolllll

[@Based_Is_Best]

I’ll be watching him closely over the next year and a half, to include his inauguration in Jan 2025. He wants a Reagan-esque 1980/1984 landslide election. And he can deliver it. Definitely has this independent’s vote.

[@susancain8505]

The fact that he refers to the Constituonal Republic is a clear understanding of how much he better understands the premise on which the founding fathers were in their creating of this Republic that is the United States. It is unfortunate that many forget that very important fact.

[@user-je8fz3oh3k]

At the same time he says they should not go after Trump cause he is a person running for office. We are a law and order country period. He saying any man that is the front runner should be not convicted or even go to TRAIL? Just let him do what he wants and let the public choose in voting. WHATTTT????

[@brendabackes6017]

What he said was he didn't believe a crime was committed. He didn't agree with Trump's actions and that as well. #Vivek2024

[@user-je8fz3oh3k]

@@brendabackes6017 Yeah a crime was not committed cause everyone that he wanted to commit a crime turned him down. Georgia Gov. Mike Pence - VP. When it come to the classified documents he actually did do shit. He got VIDEO FOOTAGE DELTED. That is ILLEGAL if the footage is needed to show a crime.

[@denisegibson2870]

​​@@user-je8fz3oh3kYes. If Trump is convicted (found guilty) of a federal crime, Ramaswami will pardon him (forgive his offense). His rational for issuing a pardon is that it would not be in America's best interest for an incoming President to punish or imprison a political opponent (as this is a common practice in most authoritarian governments around the globe). It is important to note that: a) in order for a pardon to be issued, a crime must be committed, and b) the incoming president can not pardon any State crimes Trump may be convicted for (only the federal crimes). I do not know what the 'right' answer is, but I suspect most of, if not all, the candidates would do the same.

[@susancain8505]

The current political landscape is just so toxic that both political parties risk ending becoming a government of the Hatfields and McCoys. Care must be exercised to ensure that it all does not end up falling off the rails and that could very well be a plausible outcome and then where would one be.

[@henrywong8922]

This was the Best Interview I have seen for a long time.

[@bethp.9009]

He gets my vote ❤

[@redkatana7450]

Vivek is absolutely brilliant. PBS earned a point for having him on.

[@honestcomments8053]

Agree.

[@morriswatkins5667]

Vivek is 🗑️

[@mitch20003]

he is not afraid to go on far leftisit news networks. I cant see biden going on fox and getting interviewed

[@greentraderAl]

Sadly PBD promoted a fraudster, just like he did with Tate

[@SeanBeansDad]

The man is clearly a grifter, come the fuck on people

[@annatar6453]

He is young, has a direction for our country, has spirit, is educated, smart, eloquent, articulate, successful in business, charismatic, a good debater, answers every question, takes no super pac money, is family and faith first, and not tainted by the swamp. It would be a travesty if he is not the nominee.

[@MDA-777]

He has my vote + support all the way

[@pinxtownington4645]

honesty is difficult when you got sponsors ,vivek seems to rely on public joe and only will be answerable to them

[@aadilansari5997]

He is a cheat just like Trump.

[@bobtrester1863]

I agree. He absolutely has my vote. I pray he IS the nominee. Like Trump, he is an outsider, but he is more articulate.

[@nancyperkins8700]

He works for Soros! Don’t believe a word he says.

[@narendrabapat2177]

Vivek is a breath of fresh air in the deeply polluted political atmosphere of USA. He needs to win. For the sake of USA!

[@buttcheezemo]

Love how he handles hostile interviewers who try to put words in his mouth or impose gotcha tactics. Makes them look bias and him look virtuous. Amazing talent to have. Hope he wins, just to see if he can really do all that stuff.

[@IraRossD]

He is the only candidate at this time that I trust to represent an alternative to the dominant ideology and to pull us back from the poverty-training policies we see in the progressive cities. Margaret asked some good questions too, as far as challenging him on things Democrats are especially occupied with.

[@josephgonzales641]

I'm voting for Vivek Ramaswamy 🇺🇲

[@davidnelson9844]

They are playing you! You are falling right into there hands

[@cbr274]

You are voting away national support for education, insane

[@honestcomments8053]

Me too! Can't wait!

[@goldengnome1951]

Great interview.. both held their own.

[@reneemac111]

Vivek has said so much that I agree with

[@johnh3276]

Echoes of JFK and Teddy Roosevelt here. Vivek & Apoorva will be the best choice this generation has provided for next First Family. He's certainly the best candidate I've seen run in my lifetime.

[@chrishamlin5863]

Teddy Roosevelt Yes. JFK, on the other hand, was nothing but a Cold War shill for the Military Industrial Complex who got the US mired in the Vietnam war and brought the world to the brink of nuclear war with the Soviet Union. Vivek is a refreshing and much needed altenative to JFK and his war mongering corporate puppets successors who have done so much damage to our country since the esteemed 35th POTUS "left" office..

[@devencareer]

Excellent job by both sides, interviewer and interviewee (thanks from silicon valley)

[@andrewmarthie5062]

Great questions from the interviewer… he responded beautifully

[@jppj5977]

Great to see Milton freedman Clip. he was so right then and now... 😊😊😊

[@5265060]

Bless this man. He must be protected at all costs.

[@goodpainlive1]

protected from what?

[@5265060]

@@goodpainlive1 opposing interests

[@LalitSharma-bo9gu]

This guy will change America's perspective, and also he can change who is homeless and taking drugs and all, and the way he delivered the concerns he's experienced says that.