Who is Vivek Ramaswamy?

ABC News’ Linsey Davis sat down with GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy on how his upbringing and entrepreneurial efforts shaped his 2024 campaign.
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[@shapursasan9019]

“Hardship is not a choice, but victimhood is.” - Vivek Ramaswamy

[@Troller_007]

Vote4Vivek, Save NextGen USA from Financial Armageddon. Experienced Career politicians got us 1. 32 Trillion plus debts, bankrupted millions of Americans , doomed next Gen into trillions of student debts. 2. No-win wars, destroyed thousands of American lives , destroyed American families 3. Flooded USA with Millions of undocumented illegals & refugees.. bleeding US economy, destroyed middle class Americans. 4. Siphoned out Billions of US tax payer's money as foreign AID to Trr countries... Need New and young Americans in WH to focus on Next Gen Americans

[@Randomjackass135]

So then he can dismiss everyone going through hardship as playing the victim? Hm interesting

[@Wilky2526]

@@Randomjackass135 You could spend far less time helping yourself, than waiting on someone else to help you.

[@sarak359]

​@@Randomjackass135- Um, how did you draw that conclusion? He already stated his family went through hardship. He never dismissed anyone going through it. He's encouraging people to not be shackled by victimhood.

[@jackscales7434]

@@Wilky2526what if he’s the one creating headship for people. He’s got a incredibly muggy and dark past in pharma

[@cognitronz]

he was crushing that forehand! he IS the upgraded America First 2.0. Younger, smarter, more energetic, and more articulate! This country is rooting for you!

[@marilugonzalez7242]

Vivek is a fraud like Trump. Another demagogue is playing almost Trump book. 😮👎🏼👎🏼🤔🫣

[@Dan-xx5jq]

He is a SCAMMER!!!! BIG PHARMA BOY! If you have intelligence read up on how he made his money!! HE IS A FRAUD, A CON AND A LIAR! HIS CAMPAIGN STAFF IS POSTING ALL THESE FAKE COMMENTS!! Everything is Fake about him!

[@TheClanBlade]

Great episode, It's rare these days to see an unbiased interview with a politician.

[@wordsoflife42]

I mean, those initial clips of him on the trail were definitely pre-selected as seemingly the most radical of his, but I agree overall. It was a refreshing interview.

[@Chris-hs8zd]

@@wordsoflife42 definitely taken out of context lol

[@West_Coast]

The only anti-war candidate. Vivek 2024!

[@vedantpanjabi9198]

Donald Trump as well

[@wolfofdalalstreet1841]

Hmm

[@cptpepper7731]

Just because you want to to opt out of NATO and helping Ukraine does not make you anti-war, because the war will go on and be even more brutal and destructive without US support. Unfortunately, today conservatives seem to miss this point; they want to be isolationists again and the whole lesson of WWII has been forgotten.

[@simkiankiong3599]

Anti War my Foot...his china/taiwan policy will spark WW3, bcos whether U believed or not, the chinese is 100% serious about the1 china policy, a red line that will not be crossed.....thus is the problem.with American..they don't understand their adversary...

[@2ndexplosivebullet]

⁠@@cptpepper7731the lesson to learn from ww2 isn’t the US being “isolationist” it’s understandable that if you force a country to the breaking point they’ll retaliate. Ww2 happened because of the Great Depression we put Germany in after ww1 not to mention how our allies were Ill prepared for the German invasion. We’re doin the same thing with NATO and Russia now.

[@drewrampersaud3346]

Great moderator she’s courteous not interrupting ….well done

[@johnhcorwin]

This dude has lived the American dream from beginning to end. Really impressive guy.

[@madhunathan7591]

And the best fort is he has a heart and courage to clear the path for every citizen to live that dream.

[@vade137]

yes, his American dream was paid for by the UN WEF...the very people that want to put one of their own communists in the Presidency of the US to finish off the communist "green new deal" and make YOU eat bugs as you watch all of your loved ones die around you...typical commie country.

[@KCBluesJams]

He is a total fraud that believes in a nutty religion and comes from a society that has a caste system 👎

[@firstconsul001]

yes sir@@madhunathan7591

[@edwardgaines6561]

Vivek should've been Trump's VP choice, not Vance. But this won't be the last we see Vivek on the political stage.

[@beetlewilson2000]

Final answer was brutally honest

[@davidwilber7870]

Wow... I'm impressed! A main stream media interview with Vivek that didn't try to trash him. Maybe there's hope for the country after all?? Vivek has my support, my donations and my sincere hope that he's the "real deal"!

[@oscarwarren469]

Weak

[@parengthonycastillo4272]

ABC is clickbaiting to get some views 😂😂😂😂

[@aerohk]

ABC isn't very biased. Try MSNBC.

[@Dan-xx5jq]

He is a SCAMMER!!!! BIG PHARMA BOY! If you have intelligence read up on how he made his money!! HE IS A FRAUD, A CON AND A LIAR! HIS CAMPAIGN STAFF IS POSTING ALL THESE FAKE COMMENTS!! Everything is Fake about him!

[@nimzgaz7049]

Really impressed with Vivek. Time to revive the country 🎉

[@perryperry99]

Forget politics, Vivek is just a phenomenal all-rounder. I am not even an American and I love listening to this guy because of his engaging and respectful demeanour. Not to forget the fact that he is a brainosapien amongst us.

[@what8562]

None of you, pro-Ramswamy trolls on KZbin are Americans. This is rather obvious.

[@Dan-xx5jq]

He is a SCAMMER!!!! BIG PHARMA BOY! If you have intelligence read up on how he made his money!! HE IS A FRAUD, A CON AND A LIAR! HIS CAMPAIGN STAFF IS POSTING ALL THESE FAKE COMMENTS!! Everything is Fake about him!

[@RickyDaniels-hu1dl]

How easily impressed is a fool by a fool. lol

[@rbloch23]

@@RickyDaniels-hu1dlexplain.

[@RickyDaniels-hu1dl]

@@rbloch23 There is no substance to his words and he will not improve anyone’s life in a significant way. Prices will continue to rise on food, housing and commodities. Listen carefully when he speaks and you’ll notice there are no real plans to help the common man live a better life. Just another suit that sounds good, but will continue along in the same system.

[@jcbquark8037]

Not the best! But no bias noted at all! Excellent work since unbiased reporting is rarer than unicorns

[@enki4589]

I appreciate the interviewer keeping it light hearted and not a gotcha interview.

[@travisjazzbo3490]

Play 5 minutes of Vivek talking - Then play 5 minutes of Biden talking - if you can call it that. The difference is absolutely staggering

[@nedge6640]

VERY INSPIRING ❤ Vivek Ramaswamy 🇺🇸

[@Randomjackass135]

Let me guess? You’re Indian

[@nedge6640]

@@Randomjackass135 nope! Guess again?

[@user-cw3bo6vw3n]

Campaign bot

[@nedge6640]

@@user-cw3bo6vw3n i am not! Sorry! Try again

[@judypeterson3614]

@@Randomjackass135 He might not be Indian himself, but it is obvious that he does not know the Constitutional qualifications for VP and POTUS. Vivek is NOT eligible.

[@phantom8983]

Very nice interview. CNN and MSNBC can learn something from this.

[@beckypatrick7811]

Vivek is a smart guy. He has vision to get us where we need to be. If you haven't listened to his platform, you need to! I've contributed to his campaign and he's the one I'm voting for.

[@carolineweaver7923]

Same

[@digdog66]

Quit falling for Vivek’s bullshit, he’s a terrible person who has no right being in politics

[@judypeterson3614]

American's are among the most ignorant in the world concerning their own laws. According to the U. S. Constitution (Article 2, Section 1, Clause 5), Vivek Ramaswamy is NOT a "natural-born" citizen (someone born IN country to CITIZEN parents). Like him all you, want but you are contributing to the campaign of someone who is not eligible to be VP or POTUS.

[@invest2115]

I love Vivek. I'm voting for him. It's time to shake the Trump tree. I think Trump's motive is revenge, and revenge can cloud judgment.

[@barbarastankus9943]

I agree. Trump has a side vendetta agenda which will only serve to further divide our country. Let’s move forward. There’s SO much work to be done.

[@travisjazzbo3490]

I think you are wrong about Trump. Trump wants to leave a legacy. That is what he wants. I LOVE Vivek. However, we need to vote Trump, he appoints Vivek as his VP, and if Trump Vivek do what Trump started for 4 years, then we get Vivek for 8 more years, which is effectively Vivek for 12 years

[@invest2115]

@travisjazzbo3490 Well that's your opinion. I'm not voting for TRUMP this time. I need fresh ideas, brights minds. TRUMP already has a legacy. This campaign, he's got the same rhetoric...

[@KB093]

Trump has good policies but Vivek is smarter and would work harder. However if Trump wins, pretty sure Vivek will get a good Cabinet position

[@judypeterson3614]

He is NOT eligible for VP or POTUS.

[@dbleader61]

Another winning interview from Vivek. Glad to see the MSM paying attention - and running a great interview.

[@dunkingpawn3215]

Vivek is a once-in-a-generation gem. Don’t know if enough people will realise this opportunity.

[@surajyerramilli9255]

Bro this is it^^people still blind rn smh

[@Conn30Mtenor]

He's a junior Fascist.

[@boduke2299]

So is Donald Trump greatest president of all time

[@clarkstrange2142]

@@Conn30Mtenorthanks for contributing to making that word mean absolutely nothing.

[@royandrews4980]

@@surajyerramilli9255 Read your constitution.

[@Ari-lu5ve]

Love this guy! We need smart people like him in office! Enough with the 80 year olds

[@naraendrareddy273]

You need to check his entire history and attitude to call him smart. People can talk and don't mean it.

[@Ari-lu5ve]

It seems like you're the one who needs to check his history@@naraendrareddy273

[@John_Frederick08]

​@@naraendrareddy273don't interfere in American politics you indian

[@naraendrareddy273]

@@John_Frederick08 He's Indian too lol

[@John_Frederick08]

@@naraendrareddy273 then why you not supporting? If you not support him we see you as third person

[@Befureal]

Vivek for potus💯 he is really a awesome honest dude who will talk to you straight up and address everything‼️ I’ve meet the dude at a campaign and he was a really cool guy🇺🇸

[@judypeterson3614]

He is NOT eligible for VP or POTUS.

[@kennys.2827]

What a Talent this guy is!!! America needs him now more than ever VIVEK2024!!

[@rexxsimba]

Nice ... So dump Trump and go vote for him in November 2024 ..🤣😂

[@judypeterson3614]

He is NOT eligible to be VP or POTUS!

[@West_Coast]

It will be a new age in America, once the 4th branch has been dismantled. Vivek 2024!

[@judypeterson3614]

He is NOT eligible for VP or POTUS.

[@West_Coast]

@@judypeterson3614 Doesn't matter, your racist kind didn't pick him either way. People like you are the majority, so this country will go to sh*t.

[@nimzgaz7049]

Vivek 2024 🎉

[@judypeterson3614]

He is NOT eligible for VP or POTUS.

[@Grizzlox]

Kudos to ABC for being fair and respectful of their interviewee

[@DV-mq5fv]

Yes, I had to keep checking back to see if this really ABC.

[@SB-iz8sz]

So true…

[@Grizzlox]

@DV-mq5fv they may have realized that a bipartisan approach may be the only way to keep viewers, since the culture is shifting

[@thecsucihai]

This is because they don't have anything too negative on him yet. Don't worry, I am sure they have "journalists" out there now to dig up dirt on Vivek. I am also convinced there is a group of script writers ready to write up a script for Vivek like they did one for Trump with the Russia collution. It is all about money and profit to the main stream media. Let's wake up people and take back this country.

[@meisievannancy]

@Grizzlox Most of these news channels are dedicated to the propaganda of their owners. Even when they appear fairly reasonable, when it's out of character, then I'd keep a check on the trap they may be setring. But here's hoping it's not so.

[@JohnLincolnUSA]

I am so impressed with the ABC interviewer and Vivek.

[@eruthayamarythiagarajah8960]

He has courage, knowledge and intention to take America to the next level.

[@Illementary]

He’s a grifter that got rich by pumping up fake drugs

[@ryancarver585]

B S

[@thatkidroshay]

@@ryancarver585what makes you say BS? I’ve heard this guy speak in countless interviews. He’s clear, he has a plan that makes sense. He’s not afraid to speak the truth. (And yes, I know, as of right now it’s ALL TALK, as all campaigns are) but still, it shows more promise than many other candidates. What makes you dismiss him so easily???

[@digdog66]

@@thatkidroshayVivek is a terrible candidate don’t fall for his bullshit

[@thatkidroshay]

@@digdog66 so I’m asking, where’s the bullshit? I’m actually open to seeing what the truth is. All the positive I’ve seen from him is solid. Yeah I’ve heard about concerns about him being a grifter or fake or whatever but I haven’t been pointed to any proof or reliable sources. Let me know man! My ears/eyes are open.

[@manalireddy4600]

The interviewer was wonderful. Vivek was amazing.

[@West_Coast]

The best chance for success comes when plans are aligned with Truth. Vivek 2024!

[@dakota4211]

Well said thank you!

[@double8beats]

Or or or....... or just maybe helps that your parents are doctors lol

[@kuneefay]

@@double8beatsand what candidate would your equality meter give you the green light for?

[@judypeterson3614]

He is NOT eligible for VP or POTUS.

[@West_Coast]

@@judypeterson3614 Things crack heads say.

[@blakesliberator3197]

There's just ONE major reason why I _don't_ like Vivek - he's not running for parliament in Australia!

[@rasat4829]

Forget about the color of his skin, he could be the best president this country ever had if elected, and this is coming from an independent!

[@Randomjackass135]

Bro said forget about his skin like we were all thinking about it. Says a lot

[@StaRScreaM-du6fn]

What do u mean by "forget about the color of his skin" lmao

[@KimChung1970Saigon]

@@StaRScreaM-du6fn - Vivek Ramaswamy “talent & good talker”, ready "rich" next smart move "Republican run for the President of the USA. But is it this true about him from ** Michael Easterbrook - 24 August, 2023 Vivek Ramaswamy didn't tell the truth about the real reason he took money from the family of George Soros. After criticism for receiving a $90,000 grant from the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship to attend Yale Law School, Ramaswamy claimed that he did so only because he "didn't have the money" pay for it. But in 2011, the same year he started Yale, Ramaswamy reported he made $2.2 million in income, according to his tax returns. Ramaswamy also claimed that when he received the fellowship a decade earlier George Soros had not "gone off the rails" pushing leftwing politics. Ramaswamy appears to be nervous about the association with the Soros family. He had long touted his Soros connection on his Wikipedia page before he ran for president. But earlier this year attempts were made to remove the Soros scholarship reference. In May Mediaite reported that "Ramaswamy himself has made an intentional effort to conceal his own biography, even paying a Wikipedia editor to remove potentially politically damaging details about his past from his page." According to Mediaite the changes to Ramaswamy's Wikipedia page were made just weeks before he announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for president. freedom-vaca.org/2023/08/23/ramaswamy-took-soros-money-then-tried-to-hide-truth/

[@judypeterson3614]

No, he cannot "be the best president this country ever had." He is NOT eligible to be VP or POTUS. He is NOT, and never can be, a natural-born citizen--a strict requirement for those positions (Article 2, Section, 1, Clause 5). Does ANYONE study the Constitution?

[@Southernyaya923]

I absolutely LOVE everything about Vivek! He represents everything that America wants to pretend to be. Hes a great example for us all and has a drive that we can all aspire too

[@West_Coast]

A true revolutionist who can lead the people. Vivek 2024!

[@chesterjade7630]

We don't want his kind of revolution. We don't want another BILLIONAIRE PRESIDENT WHO IS MAGA and a lover of DICTATORS. Vote 🗳 BLUE for DEMOCRACY and FREEDOM of SPEECH and Integrity in 2024.

[@judypeterson3614]

He is NOT eligible for VP or POTUS.

[@Luckyguy1012]

Vivek Ramaswamy True Leader👍👍 Vivek Ramaswamy POTUS 2024 🇺🇲 🇺🇸

[@barbarastankus9943]

The thing that impressed me most about this man is the fact that he goes high when others go low. And it’s amazing how low and vicious some will go. Vivek never resorts to name calling, encourages civil debate, and is not afraid to meet his critics face on. This is so rare in politics today. If you like him, say so. If you don’t agree with him, say why. But the unnecessary personal attacks are so unbecoming of this nation.

[@Wilky2526]

They even try to get him to bad-mouth Biden, and he says it all the time: "I hardly talk about Biden when I'm on the campaign trail... anyone can bash his administration; everyone knows it's been a disaster. But I want to offer an AFFIRMATIVE vision."

[@travisjazzbo3490]

Well said!

[@meisievannancy]

The American media are characterised by attacking people who's views they don't want since the 70s I'd say or even before. Example, calling people conspiracy theorists who did not agree with the JFK assassination official narrative.

[@USUG0]

he is just another self serving individual, only not as ignorant and dumb as other conservatives. His holding company is in the business of buying the rights to commercialize drugs that have been shelved by other pharma companies. Which usually happens because they are either ineffective and/or have too many side effects. That is, he is in the business of making what gives pharmas a bad name. And of course, among other things, he wants to gut the FDA whose main duty, accidentally, is to prevent ineffective and/or dangerous drugs from reaching the market

[@user-og8gf8xw5h]

Yeah idk about you Barbara but as a 19 year old I don't agree with a man saying he would like to take my voting rights away until I am 25 so that you older conservative voters like yourself have more of a chance to win elections. And I want to live on a planet that's not destroyed because of people like him who do not believe in global warming. Those are some reasons WHY to not vote for him, its a shame so many young conservatives support him because hes 37 but the policies he endorses are mainly to appeal to older conservatives than his younger voters. He's trying to win both sides but he'll end up only appealing to you old farts lol.

[@som980]

Vivek is the voice of the silent majority who want a genuine and truthful administration in America.

[@DaNNyWu3]

Only hope for America 🇺🇸

[@chesterjade7630]

Only hope for America, REALLY. Get out of here.

[@oscarwarren469]

Not the millions of people he despises 😊

[@canmurthy]

Really inspiring guy, Vivek❤!

[@honestcomments8053]

I'm voting for Vivek. Brilliant man.

[@digdog66]

No he isnt

[@USUG0]

he is just another self serving individual, only not as ignorant and dumb as other conservatives. His holding company is in the business of buying the rights to commercialize drugs that have been shelved by other pharma companies. Which usually happens because they are either ineffective and/or have too many side effects. That is, he is in the business of making what gives pharmas a bad name. And of course, among other things, he wants to gut the FDA whose main duty, accidentally, is to prevent ineffective and/or dangerous drugs from reaching the market

[@My2CentsYall]

Who is he someone that will say anything to get elected.

[@rexxsimba]

Not if Donald Trump has any say in the matter ... 🤣😂

[@judypeterson3614]

Sorry. His "brilliance" does not make him eligible to be VP or POTUS. He is NOT.

[@airportvans]

He speaks so well. He expresses himself so eloquently. Very well spoken young man.

[@videoshorts5666]

I’m so impressed with Vivek! He’s got my vote.

[@judypeterson3614]

He is NOT eligible for VP or POTUS.

[@subbukumar4068]

Good interview with Vivek

[@INTOTHEVOID1966]

lifelong Democrat, but I am voting for Vivek. but I posted this to thank ABC for an interview without bias, without malice. an interview the way it used to be, no Gotchas pleasant. I am a fan thanks ABC.

[@oscarwarren469]

Like he never said the stupid stuff like his hero.drumpt😂

[@CBBnCO]

@@oscarwarren469 "Like he never said the stupid stuff..." Great sentence construction, insightful. Thanks.

[@Troller_007]

Vote4Vivek, Save NextGen USA from Financial Armageddon. Experienced Career politicians got us 1. 32 Trillion plus debts, bankrupted millions of Americans , doomed next Gen into trillions of student debts. 2. No-win wars, destroyed thousands of American lives , destroyed American families 3. Flooded USA with Millions of undocumented illegals & refugees.. bleeding US economy, destroyed middle class Americans. 4. Siphoned out Billions of US tax payer's money as foreign AID to Trr countries... Need New and young Americans in WH to focus on Next Gen Americans

[@marinetechknj]

Vote him through the primary, Please.

[@MKultraInstinct]

@@marinetechknjnice try you fake news bots, we’re not falling for your little RINO, he has no chance of winning but you all have a huge chance of dying in 24, TRUMP 2024

[@KB093]

Vivek is inspirational beyond measure. He makes me want to be a better person. What a gem 💎

[@ragnardanneskjold7259]

Who is he though?

[@devakari8347]

@@ragnardanneskjold7259he's a dude who worked hard and ended up at the top, and he wants to motivate others to do the same.

[@judypeterson3614]

@@ragnardanneskjold7259 A citizen of INDIA!

[@Novamarval0202]

​@@judypeterson3614 no he is a citizen of America.

[@judypeterson3614]

@@Novamarval0202 Let me try this again. There are simple CITIZENS of the U. S. and there are NATURAL-BORN citizens. Look up Article 2, Section 1 of the U. S. Constitution. The VP and President MUST be more than a simple citizen--they must be NATURAL-BORN. A NATURAL-BORN citizen is someone born IN country to U. S. CITIZEN parents. Vivekananda's parents were citizens of INDIA when he was born. He is NOT and never can be a NATURAL-BORN citizen of the U. S. and, therefore, can never be president!

[@gcar1995]

We need this man in office!!

[@judypeterson3614]

He is NOT eligible for VP or POTUS.

[@cuquisarod]

Great candidate🎉

[@markeasley6149]

Vivek is a true renaissance man! Smartest candidate in the field on both sides. Best resume of any candidate in 20 years. Midwest middle class roots, Catholic high school, Harvard science undergrad, Yale Law School, Wall Street experience, Biotech CEO, author, family man.

[@what8562]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@dakota4211]

What can this country and the world ask for more? Let's be smart and vote for Vivek we need a young leader and this is coming from an 81 year old Trumper.

[@marilugonzalez7242]

Vivek a demagogue who doesn't finish answering one question and jumps to answering something else. Why don't you check the interview made by Medhi Hassan a week ago in MSNBC. I hope all the journalists have the guts to ask the right questions, not too soft like this ABC anchor.🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️🫣🤔👎🏼👎🏼

[@skt1731]

There is not a politician in sight who voluntarily made public ALL personal tax returns at the outset of political career. Having done so proves that he is authentic .. that he has guts, integrity and commitment to transparency. All the gotcha rascals out there could not dig up an iota of character flaw in him .. never womanized, got drunk, abused substance, talked trashed, bullied, cursed. Never, really?!

[@what8562]

@@skt1731 He is fighting a subpoena from a company he lead into a bankruptcy before cashing out and running just in time. In fact he drove several companies into bankruptcies, while cashing out and leaving the investors to hold the bag. His plans for the US is the same. Like ending HB visas, cutting fed employment 75%

[@therealtech833]

Vivek 2024! 🇺🇸💪🏼💯

[@judypeterson3614]

He is NOT eligible for VP or POTUS.

[@Vado12]

Imagine the respect the Chinese and Russian will have at someone that will answer all their questions in detail and well articulated way. They would be impressed.

[@judypeterson3614]

They already had that in great measure with Trump. Besides, Ramaswamy is NOT eligible to be VP or POTUS.

[@judypeterson3614]

They already have that with Trump. Stop being mesmerized by the BLING.

[@joelslife]

Great portrait of Vivek. He's awesome.

[@Heart_on_Fire1]

A fascinating life story with his immigrant parents living the American dream. Vivek's bold vision of this country and its founding of one nation under God under the ten tenets of truth resonates with me as a born-again Catholic. As a practicing Hindu, Vivek believes in God's creation and that everyone has a unique purpose in that creation. I believe in the sanctity of life from conception to natural death. I wonder how he will handle the pro-life controversial issue as a president.

[@chesterjade7630]

His family were educated people before they immigrated to the United States. They got good jobs once here. His father was a engineer and patent attorney for General Electric company and his mother was a Geriatric Psychiatrist, so they were well off. Vivek went to a elite Catholic high school in Cincinnati, OHIO. He tries to make it seem as if he and his parents came from nothing. He's a LIAR.

[@Heart_on_Fire1]

Being a legal scholar, do fetuses have rights under the constitution? One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all including the unborn.

[@Heart_on_Fire1]

Long ago, I had to go in front of a judge and was told that I had committed a crime against the environment for taking excessive clams at a beach. Do people who perform abortions need to go to court to answer their crimes against humanity?

[@raiideas]

If the said humanity lives inside my body, often placed there against my will, or becomes a threat to my existence and well being - then I don't see how I am answerable to anyone. Secondly abortion, birth control, family planning, equality of women and prosperity of a nation goes hand in hand - whether it's stopping abortion like USA, Ireland or forcing abortion like Chin, or Eugenics experiments like Germany, govt should be kept away from interfering with the womb - soon it becomes a life threatening hell hole for women overall. So whatever your opinion is, keep govt away from it. @@Heart_on_Fire1

[@R3lyk5605]

@@Heart_on_Fire1 Vivek is Pro-Life, his position is that Roe v Wade being overturned was a good thing and that abortion should be regulated by the states for the same reason that murder is also regulated by the states.

[@MarthMain]

Vivek 2024 🎉

[@FrankGonzalezIV]

A two bit salesman with a self hating complex if I ever saw one.

[@user-cw3bo6vw3n]

Desparate for the spotlight and self aggrandizement.

[@JakePomper]

Imagine voting for anyone other than this guy

[@newemoboy1]

I can’t. Vivek2024!

[@judypeterson3614]

Yup, the PROVEN entity--DONALD J. TRUMP. Stop trying to change horses in the middle of the stream. Besides, Vivek is NOT eligible to be POTUS.

[@judypeterson3614]

He is NOT eligible for VP or POTUS.@@newemoboy1

[@robertoguevara884]

“Firmness of my convictions” - Vivek Ramaswamy It’s about time we have a President who not only believes in what he says he can get done, but has a vision of seeing this job through with courage and integrity. VIVEK 2024 🇺🇸

[@Troller_007]

Vote4Vivek, Save NextGen USA from Financial Armageddon. Experienced Career politicians got us 1. 32 Trillion plus debts, bankrupted millions of Americans , doomed next Gen into trillions of student debts. 2. No-win wars, destroyed thousands of American lives , destroyed American families 3. Flooded USA with Millions of undocumented illegals & refugees.. bleeding US economy, destroyed middle class Americans. 4. Siphoned out Billions of US tax payer's money as foreign AID to Trr countries... Need New and young Americans in WH to focus on Next Gen Americans

[@barbarastankus9943]

AND intelligence and fairness. He encourages debate and will listen and then clearly, calmly and logically respond to the issue without attacking the person.

[@judypeterson3614]

He is NOT eligible to be VP or POTUS.

[@robertoguevara884]

I believe he is, definitely set himself up for the next term. He’ll have my vote until then (:

[@judypeterson3614]

@@robertoguevara884 So, you don't care that he is NOT eligible to be POTUS? He is NOT a "natural-born citizen"--a requirement for president. A NATURAL-BORN citizen is someone born IN country to CITIZEN parents. Vivekananda Ramaswamy's parents were citizens of INDIA at the time of his birth. Therefore, he is not and never ever can be a NATURAL-BORN citizen of this country (Articles 2, Section 1, Clause of the U. S. Constitution) and cannot ever be its VP or president. He has strong foreign roots (his father is STILL a citizen of INDIA) and, therefore, he has divided loyalties--things our founders were extremely intent upon keeping out of the White House. But you are right. He "definitely set himself up for the next term." That has been his agenda for many years. His parents were here on Visas. How convenient to come here while expecting a child in order to take advantage of a country's false birthright citizenship and thus make YOUR child an American. If he is so intent on making a country better, he should go back to his native INDIA and fix it! And he can take his HINDUISM with him. It has no place in the highest office in OUR land.

[@kaushalbhattarai1983]

What is your strength? Firmness of my conviction. What is your weakness? Firmness of my conviction! Love this guy!!

[@chesterjade7630]

He's good at a play of words.

[@larslover6559]

@@chesterjade7630 Yes catchy phrases seems to impress many. I'd rather have the stumbling, slow talking unassuming geniuses with depth though.. If I have a choice haha

[@raiideas]

And how would you know someone is a genius? From mastering everything from medicine, law, business, writing, sports and music may be? @@larslover6559

[@phantom8983]

​@@larslover6559yep Biden for you😂

[@phantom8983]

​@@chesterjade7630do you even know how smart you have to be to do it on the fly?

[@chetstevens2004]

He’s young, very smart, successful, great speaker, good looking, also ambitious, wouldn’t shock me if he won

[@Firearrowlj7nn]

TY abcnews . Finally a MSM interview of Vivek without gotchas

[@senamit202]

I am an Indian, living in India. I had very little interest in American politics. That was till I heard Vivek Ramaswamy. Now I listen to all his speeches and interviews on KZbin. I am hugely impressed by his sincerity, courage, and forthright manner. I wish he was a candidate in India. Could have been wonderful for our country.

[@judypeterson3614]

He should be a candidate in INDIA because that is his citizenship. According to OUR Constitution, he is NOT eligible to be VP or POTUS (Article 2, Section 1, Clause 5). I have no respect for someone who only shows interest in THIS country's politics when one of his own comes on the scene. Do you realize how wrong that is? And why do you say "our country"? Foreigners come here and take what they can from this country but then keep one foot back in their own homeland. Take Vivek back with you to YOUR country that you're so proud of. I wish you well--THERE.

[@judypeterson3614]

Let him run for office in YOUR and HIS country.

[@HshsHsjs-h1m]

Vivek just amazing, a product of an amazing country that is America.

[@brianenergi3367]

Ramaswamy 2024

[@florencioaguilar4234]

Let's GO CHAMP, LETS GO CHAMP 🎉🎉

[@sobti89]

Finally a good interview where an interview is an actual interview not just a hit job

[@bullfrog6926]

Democrat here. Definitely voting for Vivek after what I've heard from him the last several weeks.

[@judypeterson3614]

He is NOT eligible for VP or POTUS.

[@judypeterson3614]

He is NOT eligible for VP or POTUS.

[@judypeterson3614]

He is NOT eligible for VP or POTUS.

[@umoabasute9424]

If this isn’t an American Dream type of story I don’t know what is

[@judypeterson3614]

It's a false American Dream. Vivek is NOT eligible to be VP or POTUS because he does not meet the constitutional requirements for that office. If by American Dream you mean that someone with FOREIGN parents can be born here and automatically become a citizen, your concept is wrong. Vivek was born to INDIAN parents and is himself a citizen of India. Don't come back with your misunderstanding of the 14th Amendment which does NOT grant him citizenship.

[@nimratmand3318]

​@@judypeterson3614wait so what would make you a citizen?

[@judypeterson3614]

@@nimratmand3318 I am actually a NAGURAL-BORN citizen--born IN country to AMERICAN citizen parents. Vivek was born to FOREIGN parents--he is NOT and never can be a NATURAL-BORN citizen.

[@GMCD213]

Vivek 2024!

[@christybaggett6438]

This is a great, authentic interview.

[@parichaybose]

No other presidential hopeful could master as many skills he has. Biology, Law degrees from top institutes, concert pianist, nationally ranked tennis player, well articulated. Most importantly he is first gen enterprenure with establish million dollar companies.

[@simkiankiong3599]

Come on...thats just what's expected of a typical Asian...there are thousands of Asians with higher calibre than Vivek...

[@phantom8983]

​@@simkiankiong3599yeah well none of them are running for President so..... what's your point?

[@simkiankiong3599]

@@phantom8983 my point was Vivek is nothing special as U want to treat him as such....U find everyday Asians that are smarter, brighter and more industrialize than Vivek...and we don't brag about it....

[@lalymolthomas5890]

This is not bragging. This is about the courage to stand up against all the powerful for the people of this country. Being all rounder and enjoying your life is excellent. But willing to sacrifice your life is whole another level above all all rounders.

[@marilugonzalez7242]

@@simkiankiong3599 Vivek is a great demagogue following Trump book.👎🏼👎🏼🫣🤦‍♀️

[@hanh3000]

Good god, I see some really just dumb comments here about Vivek. Calling him a fascist and opportunists. I totally understand we all have different views. But man, just calling people names like that is so unproductive. At least bring up one concrete example to support your name calling. Vivek has clear vision for this country. He has clear answer to every issue, no waffling around. When I say issue, I'm referring to important issues to this country such as economy, education and security...etc. Not some silly issues people like to pick on like what he said about 911, pardoning Trump or taking scholarship money from Paul Soros. Get a grip people, please.

[@quentincampbell612]

Exactly! Saying those things don't add any interesting info to any discussion about his ideas or issues themselves! Of course I disagree and agree with Vivek(as well as RFK Jr)on things. That's how it's supposed to be and he says that's how it's supposed to be as well! I'm glad he goes on all these podcasts and is able to discuss fully about his ideas on issues. I'd like to hear him discuss more about the issues of poverty and drug use,he saw it himself when he went to Kensington in Philadelphia(glad he goes and talks with people other candidates don't). I'd also like more of these kinds of interviews where you can really get to know the person themselves. Maybe an interview with his wife Apoorva is upcoming as well! Thanks for posting a sensible comment!

[@jsvalina3503]

Just Remember some of the comments are generated to create controversy to promote engagement. It is a tool used by KZbin and foreign actors with little to no regard of the social consequences. To the rest of them I agree wholeheartedly.

[@CrowandRaven]

@@quentincampbell612Unfortunately the media doesn’t like asking questions about poverty and drug use to candidates. Would love to hear more about those topics too.

[@DJcyberslash]

He says one thing but then does another. Watch the Medhi Hassan interview. Joe Biden cares about the people. This guy just seems like a selfish Trump lite.

[@rohan3836]

Well said!!!

[@manishg214]

He is the next POTUS !

[@jsvalina3503]

Voting Vivek!

[@abendeavours4200]

Very inspiring guy!

[@michaelnudelman8591]

That was a great interview. I like him

[@kuneefay]

Vivek 2024!

[@richardtaylor6187]

Leadership. Seriously people, are you hearing any other candidate even remotely lay out as precise and well thought-out of a plan to revive America? Is it even close? On every topic of discussion, on every issue facing our country, no other candidate brings to the table what Vivek does. Go Vivek!

[@rationalthinker2724]

Vivek for President 🎉🎉

[@50thanniversary68]

Vivek 2024!

[@adityadeva9]

This man is the last hope Americans have got.

[@importedtv]

This was refreshing. It’s good to see that Vivek can be witty, sharp toothed and clever with the bullies but you can tell he can be charming and gentle with those that are respectful. 🎉Vivek 2024!

[@ttcc5273]

Vivek's unusual combination of "capitalistic communism" has captured the hearts and minds of the MAGA party. A rigid social hierarchy (modeled on India's caste system) with a thin veneer of artificial "meritocracy" is exactly the sort of thing that gets MAGA voters goose stepping to the voting booth!

[@importedtv]

@@ttcc5273 captured the hearts of independents and first time voters

[@judypeterson3614]

He is NOT eligible for VP or POTUS.

[@judypeterson3614]

He is NOT eligible for VP or POTUS.

[@701delbronx8]

He’s got my vote 👍🏻

[@MrFolgers]

Vivek 2024!!!

[@kunalseth6437]

Vivek 👍

[@Illementary]

Vivek is annoying

[@SikDigitz]

Why

[@vuzzler1]

I would vote for this guy and I’m a registered democrat

[@josehernandez-fs9ek]

This guy is what USA needs...

[@jakinboaz8558]

His answer to the last question may have sounded like a cheap copout at first - but if you think about it, he’s probably right. Among successful or influential men, the most distinctive strength and the greatest weakness are often closely tied together. And awareness of that close relationship between talent and flaw allows a man to integrate himself properly.

[@JuicyJ588]

What a breath of fresh air! Vivek as a POTUS candidate and the interviewer - I’m used to seeing him get pushed so hard from the left side. Lol Bravo ABC Vivek 2024!

[@judypeterson3614]

He is NOT eligible for VP or POTUS.

[@TheCnattu]

Awesome interview! Thank you to ABC for putting this up!!!! Vivek answered all the questions smartly answered while maintaining honesty. The last question is always the difficult question to answer but he answered it very nicely. I also liked his answer about "What he would have done differently had he given a different career path (paraphrased)?"

[@ccul8339]

I like him, he just needs to prove himself. When he does, he's going to be an entire movement

[@madhunathan7591]

If you look at his track record, including his failures, he has already proven his substance. Now he needs our support to let him execute his vision for America First.

[@ccul8339]

@@madhunathan7591 I agree, he definitely seems to be transparent and got all the right ideas. He's young so he has plenty of time in politics. He's definitely got my attention and I think he would be great in any position that he's put in. I just want to see more than talk

[@sarathbabupk7794]

Young & energetic vivek 👍

[@superfly19751]

Who is he? He’s the one we badly need to repair this wrecked ship Vivek Ramaswamy 2024!!

[@mixedvibes2430]

All the best Ramaswamy.

[@Cyllene1203]

Vivek is breath of fresh air. I'm always impressed with him and the way he's able to convey his message. We need less politicking and more common-sense realism, more standing for moral values, more discussion on personal responsibility, and focus on civic duty in our country.

[@Randomjackass135]

Do you know he got his money as a lobbyist for big pharma? Can you at least tell me why Americans are so pathetically stupid?

[@KB093]

Well said

[@pasumarthisreekar8521]

Although Trump and Vivek share similar policies, I believe that Ramaswamy's logical and persuasive speech abilities make him better suited to unite the people of the country.

[@zonunralte4742]

❤❤❤ Vivek is an admirable, courageous man. He is the best American Presidential candidate I've seen in my lifetime.

[@singatakberpura]

I am 50 year old veteran from Maine. I will be voting for this young man

[@judypeterson3614]

He is NOT eligible for VP or POTUS.

[@judypeterson3614]

He is NOT eligible for VP or POTUS.

[@singatakberpura]

Yes he is.@@judypeterson3614

[@davidgrochmal6023]

Fast talking professional conman !!!!!!!!!danger !!!!!!

[@CBBnCO]

Vivek, please slow down your speech, the average American can't keep up..(see failing U.S. public school systems)

[@user-cw3bo6vw3n]

He has a slick answer for everything.

[@CBBnCO]

@@user-cw3bo6vw3n By "slick" I assume you mean well thought out?

[@VineetSharma.]

“Hardship is not a choice, but victimhood is.” - Vivek Ramaswamy

[@simkiankiong3599]

Vivek politics is dangerous & illogical....most of his policies are over the top and can never ever be passed or implemented...but of cos it all.serves great talking points that Americans loved to hear...just know its all "NATO"(All Talk, No Action)...& i don't try him at all bcos like a snake, he twist and turn to serve his own agenda...americans just have to do more indepth critical thinking Instead of easily inspired by his charisma and lovely rethorics...

[@user-cw3bo6vw3n]

Very good points

[@imslowerthanlight.1739]

Let’s go vivek

[@Hugh_Junet]

Lets go Vivek! #TRUTH