Former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy commended conservative social and political commentator Ann Coulter for speaking her mind. During a conversation on Ramaswamys Truth Podcast, Coulter told him that she wouldnt have voted for him because hes an Indian.
Ramaswamy began the hour-long episode on the N Word: Nationalism, describing his guest as somebody Ive been fascinated by for a long time. Coulter returned the favor saying, I too am a fan of yours, though Im going to make a point of disagreeing with you so that it will be fun, she said. You are so bright and articulateand I guess I can call you articulate since youre not an American Black, cant say that about them, thats derogatory.
Coulter elaborated on her reasons for not voting for her host. There is a core national identity that is the identity of the WASP [White Anglo-Saxon Protestant], and that doesnt mean we cant take anyone else ina Sri Lankan, a Japanese, or an Indianbut the core around which the nations values are formed is the WASP, she explained.
Weve never had a president who didnt have at least partial English ancestry, never, she continued. Weve only had one Catholic president, she added, forgetting to mention either President Joe Biden or John F. Kennedy. There was only one Catholic signatory to the Declaration of Independence. They were all not only protestants but pretty much Presbyterian.
Ramaswamy appeared unruffled by her remarks and noted that they shared opposition to dual citizenship, asserting that a child of immigrants would have greater loyalty to the country than disgruntled seventh-generation WASPs.
Sharing the episode on X, Ramaswamy reiterated that he disagreed with what Coulter said, but nevertheless commended her for saying it.
In an email, Ramaswamy shared the return of his podcast and the episode with Coulter. I took a hiatus after the campaign, and now Im back in full force, he said. We need to revive the conversations that most people are too afraid to have anymore. Raw yet respectful. Principled yet open-minded. If you want to hear standard conservative talking points, the TRUTH podcast isnt for you. But if you want to challenge yourself, this is a great place to start.
Earlier, while announcing the podcast, he mentioned the discussion between the two. Ann Coulter challenged me. I challenged her. This episode will challenge you. Youre not going to want to miss it, he posted on X.
The exchange between the two got a mixed response on social media. Many were critical of Ramaswamys praise of Coulter despite her blatant racism.
An X user named FactChaser noted that the Indian American, who once claimed that racism no longer exists only to have Republican / Conservative commentator Ann Coulter tell him to his face that she wouldnt vote for him because hes Indian.
Another user San called out Coulter for being a racist, but called Ramaswamy a bigot who enjoys laughing at Anns racist remarks about Black people. Vivek is the type of guy who would identify as a redneck, Hes so nave, he didnt realize how savagely Ann was hitting him,:
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) also chimed in. I wasnt surprised that Ann Coulter made a racist statement about Vivek, he wrote. 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.
Some X users like Art Candy and Surf Balakrishnan stood up for Ramaswamy. Ann Coulter is desperately trying to stay relevant as the most hateful and bigoted Republican woman in a pool of so many candidates, read the post. I cant believe Im sticking up for Vivek Ramaswamy, either, but shes absolutely vile.
Balakrishnan lauded Ramaswamy his response and temperament, to Coulters remarks, and described it as a masterclass on how to have a conversation.
Ramaswamy suspended his presidential campaign in January and endorsed Trump. The 38-year-old entrepreneur announced in Des Moines on Jan. 15 after a disappointing fourth-place finish in the Iowa caucuses.He entered the 2024 race with no prior political experience. Founder of the biotech firm Roivant Sciences and author of the book Woke Inc., he funded most of his campaign from his fortunes.
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