Right-wing commentator Ann Coulterjoined ex-GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamyon his podcast TRUTH on Wednesday and declared she would not have voted for him because hes Indian, even though she claimed to be a fan.
Coulter defended her stance which she claimed is rooted in the WASP (White Anglo-Saxon Protestant ) tradition on which the countrys national identity and core values are based.
Though she agreed with many of Ramaswamys views on the campaign trail added Coulter, I still would not have voted for you because youre an Indian.
Her bigoted remarks did not seem to faze Ramaswamy who introduced Coulter on the podcast as someone with thoughtful perspectives on the future direction of the country and the conservative movement.
Ramaswamy, a son of immigrants, dropped out of the presidential race after his campaign failed to get traction and went on to endorse former president Donald Trump.
Ramaswamy countered by arguing he and Coulter were both opposed to dual citizenship. Still, immigrants like him were likely to have more loyalty to the country than resentful seventh-generation WASPs.
However, one commentator on X called Ramaswamy out saying, Vivek, you made it clear that you want America to be more accessible to Indian immigrants at a time when immigration restriction is a popular issue. Ann is correct to point that you have a vested ethnic interest in facilitating the great replacement.
On the podcast, Coulter continued with unfettered racist comments about black Americans. She called Ramaswamy bright and articulate saying I guess I can call you articulate since youre not an American Black cant say that about them, its derogatory.
Her remarks drew the ire of readers on X who called her a bigot and Indophobic.
Ramaswamy later acknowledged Coulter on X for having the guts to speak her mind. @Ann Coulter told me flat-out to my face that she couldnt vote for me because youre an Indian, even though she agreed with me more than most other candidates.
Heres how we ended our 1-hour conversation, he posted, I told Ann its too bad weve reached a moment when many conservatives now define our views solely as a reactionary response to the left, instead of defining our own vision on our own terms. Theres a time & place to be reactionary, but its not an end in itself.
Ramaswamys reaction astonished Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.). On X he posted I wasnt surprised that Ann Coulter made a racist statement about Vivek. What surprised me is the weakness and lack of self-respect of @VivekGRamaswamy. Hes actually promoting this episode and praising the person who spewed raw racism to his face. I feel sorry for Vivek.
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Ann Coulter 'Spews Racism' At Vivek Ramaswamy: "I Would Not Have Voted For You Because You're 'Indian'! - India Currents