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Factbox-Who is Vivek Ramaswamy, 2024 US presidential candidate?

ReutersDecember 6, 20230

By Tim Reid (Reuters) -Vivek Ramaswamy, a multimillionaire former biotech executive, will seek to jump-start his ebbing 2024 Republican presidential campaign at Wednesday night’s fourth debate. Here are some facts about Ramaswamy’s life and career: A HINDU RAISED IN THE AMERICAN MIDWEST Ramaswamy, 38, was born in Ohio to immigrant parents from southern India. He was raised in the Hindu faith of his parents, but went to a Roman Catholic high school. He earned a biology degree at Harvard University before moving on to Yale Law School. Ramaswamy worked as a hedge fund investor and says he had already made

Vivek Ramaswamy Says His Acknowledgement Of One Key Issue Could Make Him ‘A Major Surprise’ In Iowa Caucus

The Daily CallerDecember 2, 20230

Vivek Ramaswamy Says His Acknowledgement Of One Key Issue Could Make Him ‘A Major Surprise’ In Iowa Caucus Harold Hutchison on December 1, 2023 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said that addressing a proposed carbon capture pipeline could help him become “a major surprise” in January’s Iowa caucuses. Farmers in the Midwest have opposed efforts to build a series of carbon-capture pipelines in Illinois, South Dakota and Iowa. All four Republican members of the House of Representatives from Iowa sought to protect tax credits for the pipeline network. “I’ve been very complementary of [Republican] Gov. [Kim] Reynolds, but there is

Vivek Ramaswamy Bets Big On Key Early States With New Campaign Shakeup

The Daily CallerNovember 12, 20230

Vivek Ramaswamy Bets Big On Key Early States With New Campaign Shakeup Brandon Poulter on November 11, 2023 Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is relocating his staff to Iowa and New Hampshire and leaving his Ohio headquarters, according to Politico. Ramaswamy is polling in fifth place in Iowa and New Hampshire, at nearly 4% and 6%, respectively, according to Politico. Ramaswamy senior adviser Tricia McLaughlin described the relocation as a “gritty move that will only carry that momentum through to the caucuses and first primary,” according to Politico. “As we make this a more Iowa- and New Hampshire-focused campaign, I expect

EXCLUSIVE: Vivek Ramaswamy Seeks To Capitalize Off Of Nikki Haley Insult With New Merchandise

The Daily CallerNovember 11, 20230

EXCLUSIVE: Vivek Ramaswamy Seeks To Capitalize Off Of Nikki Haley Insult With New Merchandise Mary Lou Masters on November 10, 2023 Businessman Vivek Ramaswamy released campaign merchandise labeled “Rebel Scum” following an interaction on Wednesday night’s third GOP debate where former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley called the candidate “scum,” the Daily Caller News Foundation first learned. Ramaswamy called out Haley’s daughter on the Republican National Committee’s debate stage in Miami, Florida, for using the social media app TikTok after Haley previously “made fun” of him for joining, to which the former ambassador responded “you’re just scum.” The businessman’s campaign dropped

‘He Needs A Headline’: Ronna McDaniel Blasts Vivek Ramaswamy’s Call For Her Resignation

The Daily CallerNovember 10, 20230

‘He Needs A Headline’: Ronna McDaniel Blasts Vivek Ramaswamy’s Call For Her Resignation Harold Hutchison on November 9, 2023 Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel blasted Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy Thursday over his call for her resignation during Wednesday’s debate. Ramaswamy demanded McDaniel’s resignation in his opening statement during the debate, drawing a huge round of applause and cheers from the audience. Republicans had a disappointing election night Tuesday, losing control of the Virginia General Assembly and failing to unseat Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky. “You know, listen, he’s at 4%, he needs a headline,” McDaniel told Fox

‘I Feel A Little Bit Dumber’: Sparks Fly As Nikki Haley And Vivek Ramaswamy Feud Over National Security

The Daily CallerSeptember 28, 20230

‘I Feel A Little Bit Dumber’: Sparks Fly As Nikki Haley And Vivek Ramaswamy Feud Over National Security Mary Lou Masters on September 27, 2023 Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley took aim at conservative businessman Vivek Ramaswamy over his stance on the social media app TikTok and his business dealings with China. Haley and Ramaswamy took the second debate stage Wednesday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, along with five other 2024 GOP hopefuls. The former U.N. Ambassador said Ramaswamy’s views on TikTok, which she believes is a national security threat, makes her “feel a little

‘Let’s Get Real Here’: Vivek Ramaswamy Spars With Fox News Anchor Over Taiwan Policy

The Daily CallerSeptember 2, 20230

‘Let’s Get Real Here’: Vivek Ramaswamy Spars With Fox News Anchor Over Taiwan Policy Harold Hutchison on September 1, 2023 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy clashed with Fox News anchor John Roberts over Taiwan policy, saying he would not give the country “over to China.” Ramaswamy said during an Aug. 14 interview with Hugh Hewitt that American interests involving Taiwan would change once the United States achieved independence in producing semiconductors. The 2024 presidential candidate called for the United States to “declare independence” from China in February. “You’ve said that you’d fully back Taiwan until the U.S. becomes independent with

Vivek Ramaswamy Says Biden’s Green Energy Push Leaves Small Businesses ‘Holding The Bag’

The Daily CallerSeptember 1, 20230

Vivek Ramaswamy Says Biden’s Green Energy Push Leaves Small Businesses ‘Holding The Bag’ Harold Hutchison on August 31, 2023 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said President Joe Biden has left small businesses “holding the bag” with his policies pushing “green” energy. Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, which spends $370 billion to combat climate change, into law in August 2022. The legislation is loaded with green energy provisions, including a $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles and expanded the Environmental Protection Agency’s control over the energy industry in response to a Supreme Court ruling. WATCH: “Prices have shot up, wages

Vivek Ramaswamy Proposes Bringing Back ‘Mental Health Institutions’ To Fight Crime

The Daily CallerSeptember 1, 20230

Vivek Ramaswamy Proposes Bringing Back ‘Mental Health Institutions’ To Fight Crime Harold Hutchison on August 31, 2023 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy called for bringing back “mental health institutions” as one of two cornerstones of fighting crime. Crime spiked in six major cities where prosecutors backed by left-wing billionaire George Soros were elected. The Chicago Police Department reported that crime increased by 82% since 2021. WATCH: “I don’t think localities should get money, block grants from the federal government unless they’re allowing cops to do their jobs. We know how to address crime in this country: More cops on the

Vivek Ramaswamy Reveals Why He’s Confident Putin Would Accept His Massive Demand For Ending Ukraine War

The Daily CallerAugust 31, 20230

Vivek Ramaswamy Reveals Why He’s Confident Putin Would Accept His Massive Demand For Ending Ukraine War Harold Hutchison on August 30, 2023 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy explained why he was confident he could get Russia to accept an end to the Ukraine War and end its partnership with China. Ramaswamy, who receives 7.3% support among Republican primary voters in the Real Clear Politics average of polls from Aug. 17 to Aug. 29, said that he wanted to split Russia from its alliance with China. He previously criticized Republican candidates who supported sending aid to Ukraine during the Aug. 23

Vivek Ramaswamy Breaks His Campaign’s Fundraising Record Day After First GOP Debate

The Daily CallerAugust 25, 20230

Vivek Ramaswamy Breaks His Campaign’s Fundraising Record Day After First GOP Debate Mary Lou Masters on August 25, 2023 Conservative businessman Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign said Friday that he set a new fundraising record in the day following the first GOP presidential debate, the Daily Caller News Foundation confirmed Friday. Ramaswamy first launched his presidential campaign in February in an interview with DCNF co-founder Tucker Carlson, where he pledged to take on America’s “national identity crisis.” The conservative businessman’s campaign said he raised $600,000 Thursday after making his presidential debate debut alongside Republican heavyweights like Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former Vice

BRYAN LEIB: Vivek Ramaswamy Is Wrong About Israel Aid

The Daily CallerAugust 22, 20230

BRYAN LEIB: Vivek Ramaswamy Is Wrong About Israel Aid Bryan Leib on August 22, 2023 When Republican Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy came out with his position of ending foreign aid to Israel, he joined the ranks of unabashed Israel haters and progressives such as Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, Congresswoman Cori Bush, J Street and others. His position is a rather interesting one given he acknowledges U.S. Foreign Aid to Israel has advanced American interests saying: “I actually do think our relationship with Israel has advanced American interests.” While I’ve liked much of what Ramaswamy has had to say

Vivek Ramaswamy Dumps Cold Water On Possible VP Selection: ‘Not Interested’

The Daily CallerAugust 19, 20230

Vivek Ramaswamy Dumps Cold Water On Possible VP Selection: ‘Not Interested’ Reagan Reese on August 19, 2023 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said he is not “not interested” in being selected as vice president during an interview with Fox News on Saturday. “You know, Vivek, you are certainly resonating in the polls, there’s no doubt about that,” Neil Cavuto, host of Cavuto Live, told Ramaswamy. “You’re either number two or the third most popular candidate among Republicans. But one thing that’s very clear in a lot of these polls is you’re everyone’s favorite number one choice for number two. In

Vivek Ramaswamy Says Black Chicago Residents Are ‘Pro-Border Wall And Pro-Military On The Border’

The Daily CallerAugust 18, 20230

Vivek Ramaswamy Says Black Chicago Residents Are ‘Pro-Border Wall And Pro-Military On The Border’ Harold Hutchison on August 18, 2023 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said that black Chicago residents were very supportive of border security efforts and that it was “a real opportunity” to show America first was for all Americans. Almost 1.79 million illegal immigrants have been encountered at the U.S.-Mexico border during fiscal year 2023, according to data released by United States Customs and Border Protection, following 2,378,944 encounters in fiscal year 2022 and 1,734,686 in fiscal year 2021, while Fox News reported another 600,000 migrants evaded

‘Repayment Of A Bribe’: Vivek Ramaswamy Backs Impeachment Inquiry Against Biden

The Daily CallerAugust 14, 20230

‘Repayment Of A Bribe’: Vivek Ramaswamy Backs Impeachment Inquiry Against Biden Harold Hutchison on August 14, 2023 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy backed an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden on Sunday, calling Biden’s aid for Ukraine “repayment of a bribe.” “I’m also happy to go on record, heard you talking about it before, I’m on record going in favor of impeachment inquiry on Biden, because I personally believe the Ukraine war is indeed a repayment for a bribe made, now sending $200 billion of taxpayer money in the other direction,” Ramaswamy told Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo. Ramaswamy said

‘Our Government Repeatedly Lies To Us’: Vivek Ramaswamy Pushes Back At Mike Pence Over 9/11 Jab

The Daily CallerAugust 8, 20230

‘Our Government Repeatedly Lies To Us’: Vivek Ramaswamy Pushes Back At Mike Pence Over 9/11 Jab Harold Hutchison on August 8, 2023 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy hit back at former Vice President Mike Pence Tuesday after Pence criticized him for doubting the 9/11 Commission Report. Pence jabbed at Ramaswamy’s age during a Tuesday interview with the Manchester Union-Leader, in which he claimed Ramaswamy was in “grade school” during the attack after saying he was “deeply offended” by Ramaswamy questioning the 9/11 Commission Report’s veracity during an interview with Blaze TV host Alex Stein. Ramaswamy, who turns 38 Wednesday, would

Vivek Ramaswamy’s Campaign Plane Loses Oxygen Mid-Air, Cancels Event Appearance

The Daily CallerAugust 7, 20230

Vivek Ramaswamy’s Campaign Plane Loses Oxygen Mid-Air, Cancels Event Appearance Arjun Singh on August 7, 2023 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy canceled a campaign event on Monday after the plane he was traveling in was depressurized and lost oxygen mid-air, according to a press release from his campaign. Ramaswamy, a multimillionaire whose net worth exceeds $600 million according to Forbes, often flies on private jets to his campaign appearances, according to NBC. On Monday, while flying to Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, for a town hall appearance, Ramaswamy’s plane “depressurized,” meaning that its cabin lost the amount of oxygen required for human

‘It Was Called The American Revolution’: Vivek Ramaswamy Fact-Checks Sharpton Claim About Jefferson

The Daily CallerAugust 3, 20230

‘It Was Called The American Revolution’: Vivek Ramaswamy Fact-Checks Sharpton Claim About Jefferson Harold Hutchison on August 3, 2023 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy fact-checked MSNBC host Al Sharpton Thursday after Sharpton claimed Thomas Jefferson would not “overthrow the government.” Sharpton made the comments on the day former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to all charges during his Thursday arraignment after Special Counsel Jack Smith secured a four-count indictment of Trump relating to his efforts to contest the results of the 2020 election. Smith previously secured a 37-count indictment against Trump in June based on an investigation into allegation

World Economic Forum Removes Vivek Ramaswamy’s Name From ‘Young Global Leader’ List After Lawsuit

The Daily CallerAugust 1, 20230

World Economic Forum Removes Vivek Ramaswamy’s Name From ‘Young Global Leader’ List After Lawsuit Harold Hutchison on August 1, 2023 The World Economic Forum (WEF) removed Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy from a list of global leaders Tuesday following a lawsuit. Ramaswamy announced the removal in a post on Twitter Tuesday, sharing a photograph of a letter from the WEF’s legal team in a second tweet in which the organization apologized for the “mistake.” Ramaswamy initially was listed as a Young Global Leader in March 2021 by the WEF, but rejected the designation and filed suit in April to have

‘Victimhood Vindicates Laziness’: Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy Discuss US Competition With China

The Daily CallerJuly 28, 20230

‘Victimhood Vindicates Laziness’: Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy Discuss US Competition With China Harold Hutchison on July 28, 2023 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy told Tesla CEO Elon Musk that the United States was dealing with “entitlement” when it came to China during a Friday interview. Ramaswamy and Musk took part in a Twitter Spaces forum where Ramaswamy discussed what he called the rise of “victimhood.” Ramaswamy is third in the Real Clear Politics average of polls, pulling 5.4% of the vote to 52.4% for former President Donald Trump and 18.4% for Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida. ⚠️ Elon is

Vivek Ramaswamy Unveils Detailed Plan To Unravel The ‘Deep State’

The Daily CallerJuly 20, 20230

Vivek Ramaswamy Unveils Detailed Plan To Unravel The ‘Deep State’ Harold Hutchison on July 20, 2023 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy unveiled a plan during a Thursday forum to shut down the “deep state,” which included shuttering the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the Department of Education in addition to the FBI. Ramaswamy billed the event, which streamed live on YouTube, as a means to explain how he would “shut down the deep state.” Ramaswamy previously expressed support for shutting down the FBI following the release of a report by Special Counsel John Durham on the origins of the FBI

Vivek Ramaswamy Weighs In On Whether He’d Take A Trump Cabinet Post

The Daily CallerJuly 18, 20230

Vivek Ramaswamy Weighs In On Whether He’d Take A Trump Cabinet Post Harold Hutchison on July 18, 2023 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said Tuesday he would not take a cabinet post if former President Donald Trump won the 2024 election. Trump holds a 33.5% lead over Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida among Republican presidential primary voters, according to the Real Clear Politics average of polls. Ramaswamy is fourth with 4.5% of the vote in that average, but has placed third in three of the last four polls used in the average. WATCH:[embedded content] “Would you take a position

‘Safeguard Our Values’: Vivek Ramaswamy To Unveil List Of Potential Supreme Court Picks

The Daily CallerJuly 17, 20230

‘Safeguard Our Values’: Vivek Ramaswamy To Unveil List Of Potential Supreme Court Picks Katelynn Richardson on July 17, 2023 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is set to release a list of nine potential nominees for the Supreme Court Monday, featuring Republican senators Ted Cruz of Texas and Mike Lee of Utah. The list, compiled with a focus on originalism and a constitutionalist judicial philosophy, includes “some of our nation’s brightest judicial minds,” Ramaswamy said in a statement. Along with his list of Supreme Court candidates, Ramaswamy released a list of seven potential nominees for the U.S. Courts of Appeal, including

Vivek Ramaswamy Explains How He’d Shut Down The FBI Without Congressional Permission

The Daily CallerJuly 14, 20230

Vivek Ramaswamy Explains How He’d Shut Down The FBI Without Congressional Permission Harold Hutchison on July 14, 2023 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said Friday that a president already had the power to shut down agencies, including the FBI, without going through Congress. Ramaswamy previously expressed support for shutting down the FBI following the release of a report by Special Counsel John Durham on the origins of the FBI investigation of allegations that former President Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign colluded with Russia. He also has vowed to pardon people convicted in what he called “politicized prosecutions,” including former President

Vivek Ramaswamy Says The Deep State Won’t Let Biden Run Against Him

The Daily CallerJuly 14, 20230

Vivek Ramaswamy Says The Deep State Won’t Let Biden Run Against Him Harold Hutchison on July 14, 2023 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said Friday that the “deep state” would not let President Joe Biden face him in the 2024 election. The FBI discovered more classified documents during a search of Biden’s Wilmington, Delaware, home in January. Attorneys for President Biden previously discovered classified materials in an office Biden used at the Penn Biden Center and in the garage and other areas of Biden’s home in Wilmington. WATCH: “My gut instinct is that I will be the nominee and in