Vivek Ramaswamy: Trump, Conservatism, Nationalism, Immigration, and War | Lex Fridman Podcast

[@lexfridman]

Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep445-sa See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. 0:00 - Introduction 2:02 - Conservatism 5:18 - Progressivism 10:52 - DEI 15:45 - Bureaucracy 22:36 - Government efficiency 37:46 - Education 52:11 - Military Industrial Complex 1:14:29 - Illegal immigration 1:36:03 - Donald Trump 1:57:29 - War in Ukraine 2:08:43 - China 2:19:53 - Will Vivek run in 2028? 2:31:32 - Approach to debates *Transcript:* lexfridman.com/vivek-ramaswamy-transcript *CONTACT LEX:* *Feedback* - give feedback to Lex: lexfridman.com/survey *AMA* - submit questions, videos or call-in: lexfridman.com/ama *Hiring* - join our team: lexfridman.com/hiring *Other* - other ways to get in touch: lexfridman.com/contact *EPISODE LINKS:* Truths (new book): amzn.to/3XPgZJF Vivek's X: x.com/VivekGRamaswamy Vivek's KZbin: youtube.com/@VivekGRamaswamy Vivek's Instagram: instagram.com/vivekgramaswamy Vivek's Facebook: facebook.com/VivekGRamaswamy Vivek's Rumble: rumble.com/VivekRamaswamy Vivek's LinkedIn: bit.ly/4e5g0uv Vivek's other books: Woke, Inc.: amzn.to/4eqiDqs Nation of Victims: amzn.to/3Tu4259 Capitalist Punishment: amzn.to/3XOwi5c *SPONSORS:* To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: *Saily:* An eSIM for international travel. Go to lexfridman.com/s/saily-ep445-sa *BetterHelp:* Online therapy and counseling. Go to lexfridman.com/s/betterhelp-ep445-sa *NetSuite:* Business management software. Go to lexfridman.com/s/netsuite-ep445-sa *Ground News:* Unbiased news source. Go to lexfridman.com/s/ground_news-ep445-sa *Eight Sleep:* Temp-controlled smart mattress. Go to lexfridman.com/s/eight_sleep-ep445-sa

[@gagegr]

Been looking forward to this one Lex. THANKS!

[@angamaitesangahyando685]

I may be biased against such people, but I'd totally vote for Vivek because Jai Hind and all that stuff (no but seriously, the American ruling class ought to be changed at any cost lest it bury the whole world). - Adûnâi

[@zxcaaq]

Vivek from big pharma is trying to convince me he isn't corrupt 🤣

[@ik.osarenkhoe]

❤❤❤ LEX PLEASE TALK TO KYLE KULINSKI ❤❤❤

[@Behavioral_Sink]

sauspiciously low views

[@jden40]

Vivek is the type of dude that actually excites you about politics and the potential future of this country. We need more people like him.

[@nobs.1794]

Agreed

[@MekonenMeteor123]

@@nobs.1794He is a clear psycopath 😂

[@Bathrobedwane]

maybe if you have no concept of federal government, no concept of geo politics, and are desperate to get an articulate person to justify wacky beliefs because you are too stupid to understand the dangers of what he said.

[@smittywerbenjagermanjensenson]

Not seeing the grift oozing from this guy is wild

[@cmt5140]

Cause he knows where the REAL issues with the country are at and calls them out. The fed is too big and controlled by too many unelected bureaucrats whose jobs are protected by the Civil Service Act. They think they know what is best and ignore the Will of the People which goes against everything this country stands for.

[@Arunkumar-bg5xk]

I'm 15 min in and I'm thinking like this is what a working brain sounds like

[@Charlii931603]

Uh huh 😂😂😂.....

[@lyn7424]

😂

[@ibah6]

Hacky right wing hog talking points dressed up as intellectualism with zero to no push back from the host uff . so embarrassing

[@lefthanded3512]

It’s refreshing

[@rik9833]

​@@lefthanded3512This is the type of content that makes your own brain fitter, just smarter if you knowwhat i mean.

[@mrctuned2844]

I remember when Vivek stepped up on that debate stage, and I thought "used car salesmen". For whatever reason, I started looking into Vivek. I have since listened to almoat every single piece of content he has either put out, or put out on him. My skepticism faded, my confidence of him grew, and after listening to him for so many hours, he makes me emotional at this point. Hes not just "the better of the 2" like we've gotten so used to... he's THE person I personally WANT to sit in the White House. I'm not saying I agree with 100% of what he stands for... but I have seen this man unite. I've seen him have constructive conversations even when the other party was very unfair, even hostile at times. He has class, intelligence, and passion. Vivek 2028

[@skt1731]

The fact that he made public in full ALL of his tax returns BEFORE he entered politics convinced me at the outset that he is unique. Like you, it took me a lot of listening to realize that he is a man of immense integrity and genuine patriotism. Who in today's political landscape preaches (and practices) long forgotten conservative values, like chastity before marriage and unflinching fidelity to your spouse. Unlike Trump, who lacks in moral character, Vivek could never be blackmailed or hauled into court of law.

[@sukosuko1]

Yeah, I hear that in this interview. In debates, he comes across as a used car salesmen. Seems to do better when he has time to organize his thoughts. And commendable how he steel manned the liberal viewpoint from an empathetic perspective.

[@user-ks8tn5kq9t]

Clingiest comment I've read today, and that's saying a lot

[@BroodjeEend]

In my opinion, every republican who has endorsed Trump should never be taken seriously again. Once Trump is out of the way, all these figures will try to reinvent themselves and pretend they never believed any of the things Trump rambles about every day. They are opportunists, grifters, posers. Vivek comes across as intelligent but has "sold his soul" to be close to power. Same applies to JD Vance.

[@416dl]

My experience exactly and join with so many others with open minds and optimistic belief in what lies ahead if we will do the real work. Thanks for putting it so succinctly. Cheerio.

[@Heisenberg_1_0_0]

In Sanskrit 'Vivek' mean wisdom or the ability to distinguish between right and wrong, he is probably the perfect man to have that name.

[@nickhamilton5117]

It is known. Lol is got cool still?

[@vishnudevi]

In Sanskrit Viveka, not vivek

[@Deenanaanu]

​@@vishnudeviIn Samskrutha it is not Sanskrit! It is Sam & Krita. Agree that it is Viveka!

[@vishnudevi]

@@Deenanaanu it's not samskrutha, it's samskrutham.

[@djr_drums]

Discernment

[@thatthotho]

He seems to have an unusual amount of brain for someone who's after the US Presidency. There's hope for you folks after all

[@ibah6]

Hacky right wing hog talking points dressed up as intellectualism with zero to no push back from the host uff . so embarrassing

[@sthubbins4038]

He certainly knows how to worm out of answering tough questions, so he’s on the right track. But he’s cast his lot with the Republican Party, so he’s doomed as a Presidential candidate because of his appearance and religion.

[@axdx8085]

@@sthubbins4038Remember Andrew Yang ?

[@allenbaeumel2041]

@@sthubbins4038what did he worm out of? He clearly articulated his beliefs and his vision for the republic. You might think he is lying, but to say he didn’t answer the questions is just weird.

[@sthubbins4038]

@@allenbaeumel2041 Three times he was asked about Trump’s Fake Elector scheme, and three times he dodged the question. I do wish Lex had asked that question of Trump himself, when he had the chance.

[@mmohr1774]

Vivek is very sharp. I like him as a representation of the new right.

[@westcoast8562]

Meh.

[@NzTings]

​@@westcoast8562 cope democrat

[@ErlingEra]

@@westcoast8562you’re unhinged, I’ve seen all your comments in all caps on this page. Take your meds.

[@dparamful]

All he is is a Trump boot licker.

[@MRsolidcolor]

Yes

[@davidkoenig8822]

Really impressive to hear someone articulate what they believe and their logic for how they came to their perspective, rather than just bashing what they disagree with.

[@Varun2799]

Watch his interview with piers Morgan. That interview is one of the best I've ever seen

[@PaleBlueDot-c8k]

exactly how I feel

[@michaeldromes3948]

Yeah except you don't even have to back a single year to hear him say the opposite, depending on the audience.

[@alexanderstainton3199]

As much as this guy is an opportunistic liar. I agree. A breath of fresh air that he can actually speak and use his brain at the same time lol.

[@F8LDragon2]

@@michaeldromes3948 yeah, it’s like he grew enough to become more aware of the destructive system that plagues America and started speaking out against the things that weren’t so apparent to him in the past. For sure a power move

[@gracew4194]

I'm glad Lex is talking to Vivek. I think there is so much Lex can learn from Vivek bc of how great Vivek is at articulating his vision.

[@Yeoldelole]

Vivek could learn a lot from Lex, too. Clearly

[@user-wo9jj6ii6t]

I hope this guy runs in 2028 and serves until 2036

[@Flying_Lexus]

He's great

[@elliotcrane]

A dream scenario, unless everything is already run into the ground by then. Also, he’d need to „appeal” to a lot of groups, bow down to the Lobby and agree to play the game as it is.

[@ADHD_Lothario]

@@elliotcraneit’s scary how close it is. This generation of children are fucked. There’s 22 year olds at my job who cannot write nor read in cursive… scary shit

[@GraavyTraain]

@@elliotcranea dream scenario would be me for president.

[@sine3287]

​@ADHD_Lothario How is not knowing cursive scary? I personally hate cursive. People get really sloppy with it easily, and it becomes unreadable. Isn't it better to not know cursive and write legibly so that everyone can understand your writing?

[@clearlampshade07]

Vivek has the mind of a founding father. Notice how he insists on answering questions by first considering root assumptions. His wisdom and eventual help to our country will stem from his skill in first-principles thinking as he demonstrates here. Nice guest choice Lex!

[@apooh3051]

Vivek is smart. He's using 2024 to get his name and be recognized. He is definitely 2028 material.

[@faveology]

He's a snake oil salesman. He's banking on you not being well-informed. His analogies aren't even pragmatic. Take his social security # thought experiment. If that made sense to you, you aren't a critical thinker.

[@magnumsxs]

​@@faveologypunctuation. Do you know it?

[@hobojungle1]

@@faveologyNope, he’s a solid guy.

[@KeepOnRecord]

if only maga wasn't looking at his skin color

[@jakeb3849]

Vivek in government would be disastrous

[@chandraiyer1710]

He summed the Left ideology pretty well: “diversity of genetics but with hostility to diversity of thought”

[@user-im8gv6eh2y]

On the other hand, the right has a diverse range of misinformation and hatred!

[@jsr3234]

“Hostility to diversity of thought” is that why the right in America is banning books??

[@ORagnar]

@@jsr3234 -- The left is banning books and trying to remove people from platforms, not the right. But, the left is at war with the West and America. They hate America and tell us that all the time. 4-/ b_0cp

[@Indy1245]

@@jsr3234care to link any of those “books”? I remember one that was describing sex positions to children in a health class textbook a few years ago… haven’t seen it dialed back much unless you have some evidence? The ones I have seen in videos with dads raging at school boards, the excerpts they read from those books are insane. Genuine porno novel. Can you imagine reading about sex positions in 5/6th grade health as a first impression?

[@silverbackag9790]

@@jsr3234yeah that never happened. Not putting butt sex books in kids’ libraries is not “banning books.”

[@jeremyrose4907]

I truly respect Vivek, he is incredibly articulate and well spoken. I agree with a whole lot of what he wants to do, and if he ever runs, he has my vote. Please give this man a cabinet seat.

[@guyod1]

Wish he was a little more informed on the voting fraud though/mail in ballot loop holes/ you can't prove fraud if its never investigated.

[@andrew14756]

Don’t understand why it’s such a hard concept to fire people in the government that are not adequate. We all get fired in the private sector. If we don’t achieve the goals

[@micadus4723]

Because they have no set goal its just “improvement on the issue with out fixing it” such as California homelessness keep throwing money at it till it stops bleeding

[@SpencerKraisler]

In return, you don't really make much money in government. You trade high salary for high stability.

[@andrew14756]

@@SpencerKraisler bro government employees make a lot compared to 90 percent of private sector employees. They also get bad ass benefits and pensions. That’s why everyone wants to work for the government they can’t get fired and high pay. I’m not complaining about high pay I complaining that they get payed so much and still California is shit. I’m from California and it’s crazy how much money is being embezzled and waisted. Nothing gets done look at the train and roads. We are highly taxed with no representation. Every time the increase taxes it benefits government employees they know they are about to get a kick back so they all vote for it.

[@UberAirz]

Should have been the Republican candidate

[@iam1smiley1]

Next time, I think people just weren't familiar with him.

[@Donschmoodle]

I don't think he can function without a host.

[@crimnvL]

they would never allow it to happen lol

[@manhogbear1086]

or AT LEAST the VP

[@Cptn.Smoker]

Don’t worry he’s up next. No one gives af what color he is.

[@jason_dube8702]

Vivek is an intellectual powerhouse

[@ttkn5056]

He’s a disingenuous slimy snake oil salesman.

[@valentinek.t3327]

I really believe people dont like him because he is Indian which is crazy. I really cant wrap my mind around how people treat Vivek especially republicans. Him and Larry Elder. I really dont get it

[@rips1231]

​@@valentinek.t3327Indian? I don't think so. I'd say more so because he's hindu

[@JahMao-nc3vl]

@@valentinek.t3327 Conservatives don't like him because he's Indian. He doesn't care though, he will bow his head down and do what Trump tells him like a good boy.

[@adrianbelko7683]

​@@rips1231 what's wrong with him being a Hindu ?

[@rcnewman51.]

Vivek Tulsi 2028 ticket would be great

[@southernpoop]

Oooo sir. Yes sir.

[@cassylset]

We certainly have a deep bench!

[@archie3k433]

They're both such obvious grifters. Especially Tulsi. If you can't see it then goddamn.

[@antalpoti]

@@archie3k433 obviously everyone *you* dislike is a grifter.

[@aaronquadd3019]

Tulsi is a Democrat, a decent/smart person and a good leader but she does not agree with the conservative ideals as much as a DeSantis, Vivek, or Wesley Hunt I would like her in a cabinet but not as a potential president

[@pva527]

If Vivek runs, I will vote for him !

[@Flying_Lexus]

Just imagine Kamala trying to explain all of the topics that were discussed in this interview.

[@kt6663]

Her answers will probably start with “you see am from a middle class family” so holistically……😅😅😅😅😅

[@Flying_Lexus]

@@kt6663 Haha, no kidding!

[@CatLoverx900]

She would do far better.

[@SirCalvinDavis]

@@CatLoverx900we know 🙄 her family was middle class and she’s “unburdened by what has been.” She’s one of the leading thinkers of our time.

[@Flying_Lexus]

@CatLoverx900 Yeah, keep on dreaming lol. What a ridiculous statement.

[@JRC_86]

Lex seemed have more push back on his guest than normal episodes. Vivek was always one step ahead of him though. Great conversation overall.

[@warrenrross]

You mean you agree with his perspective. Vivek’s good at pop culture politics. That’s it.

[@half_real]

Are you talking about the part about Trump's reaction to losing the 2020 election? I think it was because Vivek was avoiding the question and talking about the country's reaction (the capitol riot) and the reasons for it. Which was interesting, but I think he realized that Trump's reaction wasn't something you could describe positively, whether or not you consider him responsible for the riot. So Vivek steered the conversation away from the exact question and talked about somewhat related stuff.

[@FedericoLancerin]

More pushback, yes. Because some claims were outrageous and needed to be called out. "Trump is the last best hope"??! Please..

[@JRC_86]

@@FedericoLancerin Ummm comparison to Kamala? Absolutely, yes, he is our best hope. I'm not at all excited about our two choices but Harris is an absolute joke... easy choice

[@JRC_86]

@@warrenrross No, I mean seemed to let his personal feelings get in the way far more often than he normally would, which led him to challenge Vivek. This felt far more like a debate then an interview at times and if that's the case, Vivek made stronger points.

[@programaticLearning]

Vivek isn't the future of the republican party, he's the future of America. Also, just after watching this, it's hilarious how outclassed Lex is in this conversation.

[@williamalberto4284]

He is not even been outclass. He seems curious and wanting to learn.

[@benogle9549]

I think he’s just being a really good listener

[@tanjaspectral8373]

Lex’s goal isn’t to “win,' a debate, but to create space for a thoughtful conversation.

[@gregoryreynolds3612]

It hurts me that 111 people liked this comment. You've missed the point of these conversations if you came out thinking about winners and losers.

[@JRC_86]

I agree that lex got schooled here. He actually did try to turn this into a debate at times.

[@EHolmes]

I’ve listened to all kinds of people in the current political spectrum and with confidence I can say that vivek is the only guy who has direct answers to any question be it a controversial or just something concerning a policy. He has a clear understanding on everything that is troubling the current society and got solutions which might or might not work and I believe truly that he brings a positive change. I would love to see him in the oval office.

[@eoinsbizjourney]

I think anyone can learn from Vivek in terms of how beautifully he articulates himself and his overall communication skills. He'll be a very strong 2028 candidate

[@vijays6911]

no conservative will ever vote for an Indian man

[@calebolynick6685]

"Very strongly, he talks , some say very powerful and very importantly." Trump, regarding Vivek on this podcast

[@EdgeLoopGaming]

Vivek is truly one of the best and brightest America has to offer, I really hope he can get elected one day! He is a voice of reason in a sea of nonsense.

[@chasingblue8952]

It's disheartening that people vote their temperaament, and there are so few classical liberals. Facts to truth, into wisdom, conserving prosperity behavoir. I was not willing to vote until Vivek graced the stage.

[@maartenkranendonk8954]

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[@richardplane2155]

When he's sorted out the US , please send him to the UK . We need him here even more.

[@jme3476]

We really do urgently

[@xanaduse]

Why? You live there. Play your role, do your part

[@balthus69]

ONLY if you take Russel Brand, too. you can have both Grifters. Please take both jack asses.

[@MoneyMitrovic333]

@@balthus69camel toe voter spotted, opinion rejected🤡

[@Divine_wave23]

Truth lol

[@marynathan3991]

Listening to Vivek cleanses my soul because his rational is so balanced and spiritual.

[@tobiassander3995]

Just compare Vivek's level of eloquence, knowledge and coherence with Kamala's.

[@jesan733]

It's roughly the same, and both are light years ahead of Trump's.

[@omarma4715]

He is lights ahead of both of them ​@@jesan733

[@dattind2173]

@@jesan733 you're lying or playing dumb. Vivek is at least 50 iq points more than Kamala. Kamala is completely incompetent.

[@tobiassander3995]

@@jesan733 Q: "Specifically, what steps would you take" A: "I grew up as a middle class kid!" 💩

[@floridastar1000]

@@tobiassander3995 you really want to play that game?

[@CH-wk1cm]

My 13 years old said: “ Vivek is too smart to be a president.”

[@gregoryreynolds3612]

Well, a 13 yr old said it so it must be true.

[@Adi-qs7cq]

So, little bro indirectly said Vivek can never become the President. Lol

[@Randobando1]

this guy is a fucking gangster. We low key have people fighting against slowly rising tyranny

[@louisdeniau8571]

right wing are tyrannical

[@Bathrobedwane]

he is the slowly rising tyranny.

[@FoodDiary2023]

It's crazy to me that you were able to post this. I agree with you. I just couldn't even respond to another comment about the border where I was disputing someone saying there is "no harm" by the line steppers. Yt gave me warning and I was being very diplomatic and no bad words. I hate this platform.

[@calvinjackson5013]

Vivek is the truth! His ideas for the economy are pretty spot on! 💯💯💯

[@rickhood]

Good to hear, at least, that he disagrees with Ann Coulter ( 1:35 ) and that "American" to him means allegiance to the Constitution, not how many generations your family has lived here.

[@Knightfall21]

It's weird that part of the right wants to go back to the European way of doing things. They want a monarch too. Yes, let's walk right back to King George III after beating him!!!!1!!

[@mikemugs7]

Does anyone with a brain care what Ann Coulter thinks?

[@rickhood]

@@mikemugs7 Not me. But I guess Lex does, since he mentioned it.

[@FFadeaway]

It’s a good example of how democracy is supposed to function at the very least. Let the best ideas beat out the shitty ideas in civil public discourse.

[@jesan733]

The constitution, the 14th amendment, says: "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside.""

[@josiahramirez7748]

I’m 15 mins in a I love the motivation in the way he talks. Very passionate. Inspirited even.

[@mercedeshalle224]

Love you Vivek and Trump!! Hopefully Lex will come around and gain the wisdom you have Vivek. I agree with you on Trump. You know far more than Lex and many others

[@Nightclub20xx]

bro loves swivel chairs , i respect that

[@Kobimus1]

All you fuckin Jefferson fanboys are the same, man

[@ibah6]

Hacky right wing hog talking points dressed up as intellectualism with zero to no push back from the host uff . so embarrassing

[@malemaline]

don't we all? lol God bless Thomas Jefferson

[@ConnectTheKings]

Swivel supremacy 😂

[@CrashLarue]

😅

[@GavBowers]

As a Brit I see a future President right there.

[@souvikmukherjee5353]

Well you guys are doomed already, your prime minister is a younger version of joe biden

[@tattedandgatted]

Vivek's articulation compared to the democrats running is like night and day.

[@Tom11Cruz]

@@tattedandgatted “they’re eating the dawgs!”

[@olavderuijter8153]

What about trumps rambling about bullshit

[@tattedandgatted]

@@olavderuijter8153 Trump does sit down with many podcasters for over an hour at a time. Sometimes more than that. He can speak for hours clearly. Just because you think it is incoherent rambling doesn't nake it true. Don't forget the whole democrat party said Biden was of sound mind until his debate with Trump. The party kicked him off the ticket to install another democrat who can't make coherent sentences. She won't go on opposing shows. Many of the podcasts Trump is on have also invited Harris.

[@tattedandgatted]

@@Tom11Cruz many videos have come out from Springfield residents stating about wildlife including pets becoming missing.

[@Tom11Cruz]

@@tattedandgattedwe call that fake news.

[@alpafena1]

#Vivek every time I hear you, you never let me down. Thank you for being so truthful.

[@Complication84]

how the hell does this only have 98k views 8 hours in? everyone should be interested in this since he is a future president.

[@darrenambrosia]

Bro got less votes than Chris Christie lol

[@jaartisjones5713]

​@@darrenambrosia at least he stayed in the race longer then chris Christie

[@darrenambrosia]

@@jaartisjones5713 so he got less votes than Christie and has less self-awareness than Christie?

[@buzztube1738]

​@@darrenambrosiaof course he is brown

[@darrenambrosia]

@@buzztube1738 and Republicans are slightly racist

[@Leef13]

Man.. this guy is it. I hope he runs in 2028.

[@darrenambrosia]

So he can get less votes than Chris Christie again?

[@kylelay6858]

@@darrenambrosiastill more votes than Kamala!

[@darrenambrosia]

@@kylelay6858 Harris got over 81m votes in the last election. Vivek got none

[@PDCConstruction-pi1rd]

VIVEK RAMASLIMEY 2028.

[@ibah6]

Hacky right wing hog talking points dressed up as intellectualism with zero to no push back from the host uff . so embarrassing

[@dylanfisk4012]

Wow...I've never been more impressed by a politician in my life. Ramaswamy 2028.

[@jesan733]

I'm also impressed, a really effective and intelligent populist. But I can't forgive his Rssian prpaganda.

[@Mysterios0]

Trump really blew it by not recruiting him for VP.

[@jacobrocchi4634]

I agree

[@MrMortombachman]

​@@Mysterios0the party base made a big mistake voting for Trump this time around. Obviously damaged goods. The contrast between this podcast and the trump one is hilarious.

[@eliden-jk8in]

That’s the thing, he is not a politician, thank God for that!

[@andrefourie8578]

This guy is brilliant. He doesn't just bash the opposition, he thoughtfully decimates the pro's and cons of their stances.

[@liamgell]

314k views on this just says everything about the controlling of the algorithm.

[@harishyala]

This should have a million views easily. They are definitely suppressing this

[@liamgell]

@@billstone21 I’d agree, if the Trump interview didn’t grab 4m in a week.

[@blaineg84]

No lol.... The algorithm knows people stop listening to this moron. Lex, no more politicians.

[@sk20245]

I haven't seen many who can articulate the WHY behind their position on any issue as well as Vivek. I really love how willing he is to debate with people who disagree with him to understand their position. You need leaders like him in the 21st century to make the world a better place.

[@CarolMiller-v8s]

He is a loser. He thinks Trump cares about him! Hello, Trump is a racist! A tip for all of your money. Things are going to get really expensive for you middle class losers! Trump does not care about you either. Thank all of you for ruining our country! God help you!

[@victorbodeanu]

Listening to Vivek I feel like my iq went up a couple of points

[@MetallurgicalChemist.02]

He is a C l @ version of Dr Shiva wake up

[@chortler]

Funny, I feel quite the opposite, but maybe I’m starting from higher starting point. These right wing loons are very scary and dangerous - they live in the past, and hark back to different times with rose tinted glasses.

[@falcon26r87]

It did

[@Eldeecue]

Imagine how smart you'd become if you ate his flesh.

[@Divine_wave23]

Lol true

[@fwee_dom798]

Vivek gives me hope for the future 🙏

[@julianatrapkova1736]

Nobody is perfect but Vivek is close to and that’s why I admire him and support him.❤

[@andrescarrilloestrada984]

you are a russian bot lol

[@julianj9830]

The way he processes information is phenomenal. It's too bad that these type of people are shunned away.

[@theperfectkingcake4374]

Why are they shunned away?

[@Boz196]

The average voter is too stupid to understand his points.

[@zhenqiu9579]

That’s right! This country is completely screwed by the democrats! He couldn’t be successful.

[@SeeHang]

@@theperfectkingcake4374they really shunned because they want power and control and have to shun people who stand in their way. it’s often how the old demeans the young. in this case they shunned vivek because he has no political background as well as his ability to really explain to the public what is wrong

[@jaartisjones5713]

​@@theperfectkingcake4374 because then there'll be a quota to become a president

[@Phelly2]

I’m a conservative and I wanted Vivek rather than Trump. Not only is he a great speaker, he’s a true leader and the uniter we need. There are countless videos of left wing agitators trying to disrupt his campaign events this year where he was able to speak to them and have them leave shaking hands and thanking him.

[@Mattirondack]

Vivek is about the clearest articulator of what a USA bound by the US Constitution would look like. At this juncture --- he appears to be highly influential in whatever the "MAGA Coalition" can positively evolve into in the future.Brilliant.

[@jesuisrobert808]

If Vivek wants government to be more efficient,he can start with the federal veterans administration. All those veterans waiting for their benefits will appreciate the efficiency.

[@kohort1]

But he's basically saying he would arbitrarily axe 75% based on SS number to delegate the job. But then if you didn't vote these guys in, they wouldn't be able to promulgate any specific rules until the elected politicians legislate them. My FIL is at a VA home and a big issue is staffing. But essentially 75% of them are gone as well. Put 75% of gov employees now on the work force, and now the increased surplus of potential employees means you are competing for jobs...means decrease in salaries. He's good. He's smart. But he is the same educated person many blue collars claim are out of touch. He just plays on the conservatives' team.

[@glorgau]

I'm a veteran, 20% permanent disability, use the VA for health care. As far as I care, the vast majority of it can just go away. There's a few cripples that are going to require permanent care, but that can be farmed off to private health care.

[@lostcuz-bj5gb]

@@glorgau Private care isn't an affordable option or as expansive, so this is just a pretty self-centered view.

[@25taylorkw]

​@@lostcuz-bj5gbThat's because the United States does not have much market competition in the healthcare market. In fact these are 7 ways to make healthcare system in the US much more affordable. 1 - Have an antitrust bust on the medical monopolies / monopolize conglomerates of health insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies and hospital systems with also cutting down on zoning laws so that more healthcare facilities can be built, and finding ways to make medical schools affordable. 2 - Replace Medicare with a compulsory health savings account system where people are required to put some percentage of their paycheck towards their health savings account with employers contributing to some extent. Not to mention these health savings accounts would be also tax free. 3 - Allow interstate competition in all 50 states being legal for health insurance companies. 4 - Have a prescription drug importation program that would allow international competition with pharmaceutical drugs. 5 - Create a law that would only allow health insurance to cover hospital services that are related to catastrophic care and some surgical contraceptives. That way it would incentivize people to go to health clinics for the majority of their healthcare needs like a primary care malpractice that has a Direct Primary Care type of business model. 6 - Remove the cap for the number of doctors that can be being trained per year, and having medical training going back to the private sector like it did pre 1965 which would require people to go through 3 years to 6 years of private medical school with also required to pass a state bar exam in order to be a licensed medical professional after those 4 years to 7 years of studying / learning in that private medical school. 7 - Maintain the Medicaid program to take care of overall health care needs for people that are poor, or replace Medicaid with the government giving tax credit subsidies into the health savings accounts of people that are poor.

[@kawkasaurous]

​@@lostcuz-bj5gb am I misunderstanding something. You're saying the private healtchare sector wouldn't take the money? The idea isn't you lose your benefits, the idea is you're given the care you need and the the bill is paid via your benefits

[@The_Most_Hye]

To compare Tim Walz to Vivek as an equal is insane Lex cope

[@ElUnicoPapiNegrito]

Yea Waltz is a governor and former Sgt major. The highest position one can attain in the enlisted armed forces. Vivek doesn't compare

[@BroodjeEend]

Exactly. Waltz is the better person as well as the better leader.

[@duarteleonardo8352]

These responses have to be bots, or at least just real life NPCs

[@Shubh_Aryan]

​Waltz was standing like a servant infront of Alex Soros. So stfu... He is nothing but just a pawn to get used. ​@@BroodjeEend

[@Shubh_Aryan]

Waltz is a slave of Alex Soros. ​@@BroodjeEend

[@eliden-jk8in]

This is one of my favorite podcasts, it was really pleasant. Vivek is a class act per usual. Moral of the story, government hinders more than helps... "that government is best which governs least."

[@crazycasy]

Vivek is a Reincarnated founding father

[@THEPRESTIGEWORLDWIDE]

BEST COMMENT…TRUTH

[@brjohow]

lex shows some of his true colors on this one - sad how closed minded he is about what rotten stuff people do to retain/regain power. vivek ruled as usual.

[@Nashtey_Stuff]

Lex’s job as the interviewer is to steel-man and provide rebuttal to the person being interviewed. His questions and responses are not a reflection of his true stance.

[@brjohow]

@@Nashtey_Stuff yeah, he is totally neutral and perfect in every way - my mistake, and we all should believe the government when it says things are perfectly copasetic they really are.

[@Nashtey_Stuff]

@@brjohow I don’t know even know how to respond to that. Literally everything you just commented has absolutely nothing to do with what I said in my reply. Quit being dramatic.

[@Nashtey_Stuff]

@@ts87777 okay bot.

[@babyamyxo-o6c]

Why? He didn't worship the 🍊, enough?

[@woomington]

lex bothered me just a bit on this one. at first i thought he was just being a beautiful pawn piece to ask vivek hard policy questions and criticisms to let vivek truly explain his mind and preach his stances, good journalism. But then throughout the pod i felt like lex's energy was off a bit. I got the vibe that lex didnt trust or believe some of vivek stances and policy. Specifically on the illegal immigration portion where lex was so eager to get to because of the controversy and hot topics, vivek went scorched earth on the policy and legality of the immigration system and a fix. Lex even starts one of his statements or questions "i havent studied this rigorously but.." then still tries to assert claims of information hes seen to suggest criminality statistics of illegals and legal migrants vs americans. Then before vivek is to respond, lex seemed to be agitated with the upcoming response from vivek. 1:26:13. Ive seen this exact pattern of behavior within academic circles where one person tends to feel attacked by someone elses ideas without the action of confrontation. this happened a few times throughout the pod and was so subtle that you can barely notice lex being bothered by the debate of a particular topic because viveks stance as a stand alone attacks lexs stance without there being overlap. This is more obvious in the debates on agnostic, atheist, and religious debates, where the existing stance of an atheist gets demonized, by the faith based intellectual, and creates tension on a stand alone policy or morals. I know this is subtle find, but i picked up on his face and energy more than his work here, he did a good journalism job. But i personally always viewed his journalistic work as a central neutral and balanced form of podcasting and interviewing, and it might just be me but ive just now realized that he has an achilles in these hot topics that relate heavily with humanitarian issues and crises. I either picked up on a personality flaw in lex where he has a weak heart when it comes to truly discussing or managing the hard conversations, or ive saw only what i wanted to believe my self. This flaw exists as a blind spot in endless debates where one group or system hurts another system, but to remedy the system and restore balance, one has to disturb, remove, replace a group or system to exist as pleased or as before. this happens with the debates on immigration, guns, health, abortions, WAR etc. Basically i felt that Lex had more of a moral attraction to the immigration topic because of the human element specifically on the immigrant side, rather it was personal or objective is irrelevant, because when discussing the systems or groups you have to discuss the problem (overlap). The overlap of the illegal immigrants, legal migrants (on work visas etc), and USA citizens is the debate of the legality of the 3 groups in the united states. Vivek showed beautifully the difference between the policy and debate of illegal immigration vs legal immigration, and then illegal immigration (faking asylum claims, abusing immigration process) vs asylum seeking, and then asylum seeking vs legal immigration, and he showed the overlap and differences of all the groups and how it connects to this topic of "immigration". So i think Lex was not thinking of the USA as a system or group, and was only focused on the humanitarian needs of all immigrants, and migrants, without acknowledging the overlap of the groups. This humanitarian stance comes form intellectuals only, in my opinion. Its a good sign of a smart person who can view another groups problems and understand their differences without existing or living them. I call it Lex's achilles heel because this way of thinking is not natural at all, its an intellectual flaw in nature. Its ok to have symbiosis between groups and systems, thats natural, but its also natural to set boundaries for your own system as protection, and thats the overlap of the immigration topic. I hate groupings as well, they turn good people sour, but if you dont set boundaries even for your own personal body and mind people with abuse you and walk all over you. This natural mind set deserves to be translated into the immigration topic in my opinion because i choose to set boundaries within the groups im assigned to, because they work and they give definition and detail to the person I am, and the person im shaped mentally and physically. If we didnt have boundaries set we would all be the same, and as much as i feel related and the same as others, my senses tell my im different than others based off my history and experiences in life.

[@PDNvideos]

Lex is forcing his viewpoints recently

[@PDNvideos]

This comment is very well put and I totally agree with you

[@BroodjeEend]

Word salad

[@woomington]

@@BroodjeEend once I hit send I felt like an idiot for typing so much.

[@duarteleonardo8352]

​@@woomingtondon't be sorry, the length of a the text or speech does not dictate if it's a word salad. Kamala's interviews, if you can call it so, are usually pretty short, still, word salad is all you get from them.

[@eamonshields2754]

Viveks phenomenal. Truly a special thinker, orator and patriot

[@kathrynmackenzie23]

I have a fundamentally different view of government and its purpose. I disagree with many of his opinions and view points. Additionally, I respect his knowledge, intellect, and ability to put forward his beliefs clearly. I think his willingness to talk about these issues openly and welcoming debate and conversation is incredibly valuable. Great podcast.

[@Vlabar]

What are your views on government then? To be big and bothersome?

[@XBoxwolf]

I have the same opinion has the original poster I disagree with him on the sense of the government's role not only should it be to protect the borders and private property but it should also give people a level playing Field in order to possibly lived American dream that means universal health Care if people are allowed to change jobs or start their own business because they don't have to worry about medical bills I think it will unleash the entrepreneurial spirit in America also going into debt for medical bills is absolutely insane also mothers many mothers go back to work the very next day or next week or next month after giving birth because we don't have paid maternity leave they have that for a year and a half in Russia we should do the same I think you get my point but there are many government policies that could be enacted that would make it so that people can prosper more

[@mmmg3386]

I can listen to Vivek for hours

[@seifeddinedridi4898]

At such a young age, Vivek is the most promising politician that I have ever seen. He is very smart and quite the leader I'd say. He is strategically playing the long game and I think he will win.

[@MrPP34truth]

Beautiful interview. This was like a political theory 101 class. Vivek speaking here with a lot of eloquence and confidence. Great job 👏

[@sentomaster]

Lex is having a heckuva tough time getting over his TDS. Vivek demolished him everytime Lex tried to use TDS talking points as some sort of tough question. Lex is surprisingly unsophisticated when it comes to practical, real world political matters, hopefully this conversation breaks through to him.

[@wabisabi87]

Ayuahuaska

[@Captain_Insano_nomercy]

He is a typical nerd, and nerds are idealistic

[@bridarshy]

I believe such accusations would be against what Vivek is promoting in the first 10 minutes.

[@subroc12]

God, why can’t this guy be the one going against Kamala… ugh

[@l33t132]

The same reason Lieutenant don't run entire war campaigns. Vivek is a in the mud kind of people. Trump is a 30,000 foot kind of person. Trump Identifies problems and delegates tasks and resources. Vive further delegates to see the mission through. I truly do not believe anyone could go through what Trump has without crumbling like a crouton very early on. 34 felony charges, 3 assassination attempts, 2 physical 1 made contact. Vivek is a very smart man and he's really has his thumb on the pulse also. But generals discuss strategy and Lieutenants discuss gun fights. This is the dynamic of the two individuals.

[@peterandersson1230]

Because you voted that Trump should do it.

[@peterandersson1230]

Because your system voted and elected Trump

[@theonly764hero1]

I am backing Trump in this current election cycle because he is truly the best shot we’ve got right now, but my biggest criticism against him is that he’s a bad spokesman for mostly great ideals. Vivek is an eloquent spokesperson for mostly great ideals. I hope people wake up and prop up Vivek for 2028. Trump only won (in the primaries) because of his enormous base. He’s a household name and for better or worse Trump speaks like the average American and represents a deep seated frustration with the shortcomings of career politicians.

[@catfishman1768]

Did you vote for him in the primary?

[@brianmangan15]

Vivek fanclub member signing in

[@chuckbowie5833]

This should be the first president of Indian descent. Not that other individual.

[@electriglider]

Vivek Ramaswamy: thank you, Lex Fridman for another incredible interview - Get to know Vivek Ramaswamy. Listen to him speak about what he’s doing and his priorities in politics. Be daring and courageous enough to actually hear and see what he says. That demonstrates integrity. For the fact checkers, he is a best selling Author and his latest book is called TRUTHS, it has an extensive section titled notes, with all of the fact checking for what he says in this interview and in his book. Highly recommended

[@courtneybandsons2360]

FINALLY so great that someone is able to articulate that the so-called “diversity”programs now are suppressing actual the beauty of the diversity which results in each human’s individual expression of thought 🎉. Content of character❤

[@theperfectkingcake4374]

You clearly haven't met powerful white men if you think forced diversity is a bad idea 😂. How was this country created? It wasn't a diverse group of people. They don't need diversity to keep this country moving forward.

[@misterla9683]

@courtneybandsons2360 even in 2013 when i was applying to college to Syracuse Ny Uni, My friend got in with affirmative action and I DID NOT. MY spanish friend got in with a B average, no club activities, while me a chinese american COULD NOT GET ACCEPTED WITH A average and a decent SAT and club activities. THE UNIVERSITIES ARE OPENLY RACIST AGAINST ASIANS and most of all racist against white people in general

[@SeanBob1985]

Love Vivek. Shocked by Lex's take on the 2020 election. Really downplaying the amount and impact of interference.

[@bjfarmer13]

Vivek dodged the fake electors scheme question

[@CrashLarue]

He had a tough time grasping the difference between censorship and difference of opinions.

[@charleswalker2484]

Lex is pretty clearly paid off by some group. His sudden rise and access to guests is sus.

[@user-hm5zb1qn6g]

@Sean: The charitable interpretation is that Lex is naive. I could think of other words

[@DeeJay_USA]

Vivek is the future. Imagine how a conversation with Kamala would go on the same topics, she would start telling you about her middle class upbringing and how nice her yard was.

[@faveology]

Not at all. She focuses on her character because Trump's character is so flawed. It's a brilliant debate strategy. Trump's entire strategy has always been to hype himself up while tearing you down. Her approach was to expose that and put herself on a pedestal above him. If she debated Vivek, she would stick to more to facts. Regardless, Harris isn't the well-spoken person for the Dems. The well-spoken people didn't win in 2020. Just like the Republicans could have picked Vivek this time, but they stuck with an inferior speaker that has a lot of character baggage in Trump. They won't pick Vivek in 2028 either, btw. Edit: I am not a fan of Harris, but I can recognize she crushed Trump in the debate. Her strategy was perfect.

[@DeeJay_USA]

@@faveology let’s get her on lex’s show and see how that goes for her. It will never happen

[@zifo29]

I don’t think Vivek can loose any debate.

[@TomAnderson_81]

⁠@@faveology Harris debate strategy was rig the debate with her sorority sister and being best friends with Top ABC exec. The whistleblower exposed the whole debate. She knew she could lie about Trump indefinitely and never get fact checked. She memorized the answers because she knew the questions and then there is the Bluetooth earring possibility. She has flunked all her interviews afterwards and repeats the “I grew up in a Middle Class neighborhood”. She is probably the most fake candidate in history. She is there so elites can get their way. It is obvious she has gotten exposed.

[@renefloressr.4531]

​@@faveology unprincipled people can not have these types of discussions. SKamala needs a filtered audience to speak with an accent that "they can relate to" Completely unrelatable

[@zifo29]

Vivek would be an amazing president. I’ll vote for him 28.

[@09wtff]

There is no other known path to social prosperity than a limited government operating within its true constitutional intent, a concept that Vivek explains exceptionally well.

[@kyky2718]

Please be our next President Vivek

[@leftypaws1131]

Please dont*

[@kyky2718]

@@leftypaws1131 what about what he said do you disagree with?

[@mufasah342]

@@kyky2718 His entire mindset revolves around running the government like a corporation. Fire a bunch of federal employees? That checks out with corporate leadership behaviour. Talking like the united states president is a dictatorship when we have multiple branches of government responsible for running the country. All of which have limited responsibility that forces them to work with each other. Fear mongering about hypersonic missiles. The country grows, becomes more complex and the government grows with it. Advocating for the firing federal employees and removing departs for some novel idea of leaving everything up to the marketplace of ideas just makes the government more dysfunctional. Why do I want that?

[@theblackspark2644]

​@@mufasah342 Running it like a company from a financial and budgeting perspective. The current system doesn't work when you consider the trillions of dollars in debt we're wracking up.

[@brooklynbud1138]

@@mufasah342The government is bloated. You have a very naive idea that the government benefits taxpayers more than it takes. Evidence: the American regime change imperium

[@PatrickFerryCoach]

Clear thinker and legend!

[@luisbarbosa8136]

Vivek is BY FAR the Best to be a President of USA. He is sharp, persuasive, intelligent, young, understand the American ideals like no one else, etc.. Hope to see this guy as President one day

[@semihibernation]

He's a good talker for sure. But you really think the right move is to completely gut the govt by 75%?

[@alumnoresponsable6727]

He is for sure one of the sharpest and most interesnting people in politics. Hoping that someday the right side in my country, Spain, finds a leader with his clarity and passion.

[@pritter21]

He is so smart. He understands what we need to move forward. Need him to redo our government.

[@theperfectkingcake4374]

If he was really smart he'd become a Democrat because they are the only party who would support a diversity higher 😂

[@thecoolguy3498]

Vivek for President 2028!!!

[@d-p_]

I was going to vote for him!!! Thank you for having him on.

[@jakeb3849]

You can still write his name in

[@donn.4766]

Vivek’s brain is what we need in politics.

[@bikesnboards91]

Dude Kamala could never have a candid unscripted conversation to this level on any topic ever. EVER. I trust Trump and the Tulsi, RFK, Vivek alliance 1000000% times more than I could ever trust her running our country.

[@helderboymh]

Yeah just look at the debate she had with Trump, she couldn't form a single coherent sentence, unlike Trump who was clear and to the point. Makes sense she checked out for another round of that.

[@stephenc1943]

@@helderboymh but trump declined the second debate

[@stephenc1943]

So you trust a convicted criminal, that is, convicted for fraud, that is, a fraudster, more than you trust the person holding fraudsters like that account? You want a fraudster running the country? Let alone the fact he’s an adjudicated sexual assaulter and is also indicted on 40plus other criminal charges. You trust this guy, who also sprays on a fake orange face everyday , with running the country? Why? Seriously, tell us why? Because you haven’t seen Kamala do a long form podcast?

[@jammyy]

​@@stephenc1943 Kamala declined a debate on Fox News

[@helderboymh]

@@stephenc1943 that's because she ate his cat and his dog, you don't talk to people that do that!

[@Marcus_MG42]

Damn. The ratio is bad. Seems a lot of Lex's followers didn't like Vivek's presence, despite the comments saying otherwise.

[@stevenwojtysiak6392]

By ratio, are you saying the number of likes compared to the number of views or is there a way to see how many people hit thumbs down? The likes:views ratio is interesting. Makes one wonder if the issue is Vivek calls himself conservative. If he ran for president with these exact same values and policies, except he ran under the label of Democrat, how many more/less likes would this video have gotten?

[@Marcus_MG42]

@@stevenwojtysiak6392 Yes. There are a lot of dislikes. You can see the same by installing one small plugin: Bring back KZbin dislikes. The reason there are lot of dislikes in the video is because a lot of Americans see Vivek as Obama 2.0 and also, due to his Hindu religion, certain groups of people have a distaste in him. I like Vivek personally because he speaks quality and quantity. And he has seen the industries inside out.

[@dajp97229]

@@stevenwojtysiak6392- good question. He sounds way too right wing to ever convince anyone otherwise. He seems to be for protection of free market at all costs including zero government intervention. My reason for the dislike is bc he sounds like one of the Silicon Valley elites like Elon and Thiel, who promotes the idea that the country must be run like a corporation and that only the “elites” can do it. I could’ve been for it in my 20s but now I’d like a more nuanced view and perspective

[@sergiodiaz2725]

I disliked the video due to Lex’s TDS, Vivek is great

[@garymccall9573]

​@sergiodiaz2725 Agreed. Lex tries to come off as intellectual and non-biased. Unfortunately, his TDS is showing. He apparently has never worked for anything and then had it unfairly yanked away from him while your detractors are constantly persecuting and slandering you. Try walking in DT's shoes for a day Lex.

[@theblackspark2644]

Vivek has great potential.

[@DanielRodriguez-v1i]

Never seen Lex so defensive of the Left. Maybe hanging out too much with Marc Cuban 😂

[@peredavi]

There’s almost no way someone like Lex ,with all of his education and being involved in university is a Trump supporter. He would be cancelled.

[@THEPRESTIGEWORLDWIDE]

HE IS A COMMIE

[@dvlORangl]

Didn't realise how brainwashed Lex was

[@ffedor77]

Him and joe the toe are gay for each other

[@sendit8942]

He really is and its pathetic.

[@fat_whacker2598]

I've started to notice it recently too. He can't hide his bias and really is increasingly coming across as a bit of a 😽

[@themarcusnash13]

Idk I think he pushes back pretty well. I don’t listen to him often but I hope he would do that to a lefty as well

[@babyamyxo-o6c]

Loved Lex in this episode.

[@vacanoboymusic]

Vivek is the future. Appreciate this guy and listen to him.

[@glassonion2315]

Vivek on Lex?! Yes, yes, yes!!!

[@JayneMudder]

How is anyone is saying mass deportation will be too expensive? Isn't America spending hundreds of billions on these Immigrants yearly? Also how much is America spending every time they commit a crime and destroy property?

[@chimpboy9760]

@lexfridman your video with Vivek will not show up in the KZbin history. This is happening with any interviews I’ve noticed with conservatives allied with Trump. Same thing for Megan Kelly and on and on. Why is no one talking about this?

[@CatLoverx900]

Nope, it’s not a problem. Far right doesn’t deserve a platform.

[@meanderinoranges]

Vivek is quite simply a perfect reincarnation/embodiment of our founding fathers: successful, brilliant, principled, driven, and tenacious.

[@marinam7587]

DT nor KH nor JB don't have 5% of Vivek's knowledge. As usual, wrong candidates were chosen.

[@mrojhon]

Not sure if you meant to double negative that one. Neither you nor I don't know that.

[@Roman-h4g]

It is not obvious that Vivek would endure the hardships of fighting with the MSM AND keep fighting after getting a bullet.

[@marinam7587]

@@mrojhon the other 23 people were clear on what I was trying to say. Your comment is petty.

[@mrojhon]

@@marinam7587 Yeah it was, fair enough :D

[@darrenambrosia]

Source: Trust me bro

[@juliarussell3126]

2:26:41 Respect Vivek for bringing up factory farming. This is a bipartisan issue & one of the greatest moral atrocities of our time. Most people are too afraid to bring up such issues that aren't considered "important" at the national level

[@brentlee082]

Impressive guy as usual . I would have voted for him. Hopeful that i will have the opportunity in my lifetime. Realistically he may have to govern ohio then serve as vice before he can win a presidential election. Im grateful he is serving as a voice of reason in these crazy times.

[@certifiedawesome7092]

One of the best podcasts by Lex! Absolutely 10/10. Thanks for letting Vivek speak and pushing back when essential. Definitely need more episodes with Vivek in the future!

[@0_fksgvn955]

This is how I think a podcast with a presidential nominee should have been. Great questions and clear, concise answers.

[@GaelynCunningham]

Wonder why Lex has a mild form of TDS... lol. Love that Vivek was able to articulate the benefits and the current lay of the land for all Americans.

[@Lexaxel33]

Vivek is smart man. It’s a missed opportunity from Trump to not choose him as VP. Vance is great but he doesn’t have the same understanding and will to truly drain the swamp. I think trump didn’t want someone that would outshine him. And probably want his son to run in 2028, which would not be possible if Vivek was already VP. But it’s a shame for our country… Hope Vivek still run and even win in 2028 !

[@GK-qc5ry]

No swamp got drained under Trump in his first term and it wouldn't happen in a second term neither.

[@jesan733]

Is Vance great? 🤡

[@Skitdora2010]

Vance is a true rags to riches story to represent the American Dream.

[@jesan733]

@@Skitdora2010 rags to eyeliner.

[@andrescarrilloestrada984]

lol i lost you at JD vance is great

[@Vosmalus]

Lex, i'm sorry but saying the economy is doing well is just ignorant, certain people may not feel what's going on but LOTS of others are having a hard time paying for everything. I've seen a couple both working 2 jobs and they bring in a gross income around 50k, they both work fast food and they can't save anything and each year they slowly fall behind. Get out of your bubble and go meet people you don't normally associate yourself with. Keep up the good work, love your videos.

The economy can do well without the majority of people doing well. The rich get richer and don't share enough - that's what taxes can help change.

[@authenticallysuperficial9874]

Government stealing and spending are the reasons the economy is shit.

[@mikeoakes747]

Income taxes are the antithesis of America

[@Danaugrego]

They hired 86,000 IRS agents to tax the masses. Not the 10,000 ultra wealthy, whom have high-end accountants and lawyers.

[@theperfectkingcake4374]

How do you measure whether the economy is doing well?

[@christhom745]

Viveck is smart as fk! Can't even see Harris do a long interview!!

[@prakashtiwari8003]

It's Vivek.

[@matthewmansell1413]

Such an incredibly intelligent and articulate human being. I love Vivek along with his passion, fervor, detail, and ability to communicate, then execute. May God bless him and keep him in our political sphere of influence for many years.

[@sudoCompetence]

America, this could have been your president.

[@FazeParticles]

Yup

[@RiceBombzz]

Too bad we don't get to decide