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Dec 07 2023
Fact Check
Vivek Ramaswamy Is Right, Wuhan Is Shipping Fentanyl Materials to Mexico
CLAIM: Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy claimed that precursor drugs used to make fentanyl “are coming from labs in Wuhan, China” and going to Mexican drug cartels.
VERDICT: TRUE. Wuhan is one of China’s top chemical-producing cities and for years dominated fentanyl manufacturing; it has since evolved into the home of top suppliers of fentanyl precursor ingredients.
Breitbart Fact Check
Dec 07 2023
News
Vivek Ramaswamy Takes Down Christie and Haley In Fourth Debate
Ohio businessman Vivek Ramaswamy pulled out all the stops during the fourth GOP debate, involving taking down his rival former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and former Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.). On Wednesday night, Ramaswamy threw punches left and right, telling Christie to "have a nice meal" and get out of the race as the "most obnoxious blowhard in America." "First of all, Chris Christie
Townhall
Dec 06 2023
News
Vivek Ramaswamy Falsely Claims Jan. 6 Attack Was 'An Inside Job'
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy falsely suggested Wednesday that the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol by hundreds of Donald Trump supporters was somehow orchestrated by federal agents, echoing a pervasive conspiracy theory on the far right.
“Why am I the only person on this stage at least who can say that Jan. 6 now does look like it was an inside job?” Ramaswamy
HuffPost
Sep 01 2023
Opinion
The Articulate Ignorance of Vivek Ramaswamy
As our nation continues its march to 2024, a year that will feature not only a presidential election but also potentially four criminal trials of the Republican front-runner, I’ve been thinking about the political and cultural power of leadership. How much do leaders matter, really? What role does corrupt political leadership play in degrading not just a government but the culture itself?
David French
Aug 31 2023
Opinion
Is Vivek Ramaswamy Trump 2.0?
In 2016, Donald Trump faced the strongest Republican presidential field in decades.
Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio were brash young champions of the Tea Party that had redefined the GOP in the last two midterms.
Scott Walker was the paladin of the Reaganite right and the governor of a key Midwest battleground.
The Bush wing of the party had a contender in the form of former
The Daily Caller
Dec 07 2023
News
Five times Vivek Ramaswamy blasted candidates during the four Republican debates
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has not made many friends on the debate stage in his four appearances in GOP primary debates. The entrepreneur has been a firebrand in the first four Republican debates, garnering strong reactions to his feisty and contentious debate style. Here are five times during those debates when Ramaswamy made inflammatory comments or claims. REPUBLICAN
Washington Examiner
Dec 09 2023
News
Vivek Ramaswamy Warns Hunter Biden Indictment Might Be Part of Democrats' Grand Plan
Hunter Biden, President Biden’s wayward son, was indicted by a federal grand jury in California on Thursday for failing to pay taxes on nearly $200,000 in income earned in 2019. According to the newly unveiled indictment, Hunter Biden did not report or pay taxes on income totaling $194,748 that he received from business consulting services. The charges add fuel to accusations of financial
Western Journal
Dec 06 2023
News
Vivek Ramaswamy Stuns Nikki Haley, Steals Show in Fourth GOP Presidential Debate
In the fourth GOP presidential debate, Vivek Ramaswamy delivered a performance that not only captivated the audience but also visibly stunned fellow candidate Nikki Haley. Known for his assertive and articulate style, Ramaswamy dominated the stage with a blend of incisive arguments and bold statements on the subjects of climate change, the Ukraine war, and more. The debate kicked off with a
InfoWars
Dec 07 2023
News
"Voldemort": Christie rips opponents for being afraid to mention Trump — and torches Vivek Ramaswamy
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie unloaded on his 2024 rivals and the moderators of Wednesday night's GOP presidential debate, likening Donald Trump to "Harry Potter" villain Lord Voldemort while calling out his competitors for refusing to name the former president. The ex-governor, who waited more than 15 minutes to get a chance to speak, criticized the panelists and the moderators for
Salon
Dec 09 2023
News
Hunter Biden Indictment Part of 'Deep State' Plan to Hurt Trump, Says Vivek Ramaswamy
Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy said the latest Hunter Biden indictment may be part of a 'deep state' ploy that serves several aims. The latest indictment that brought nine new tax charges against Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, could be part of a "deep state" ploy that serves several aims, including hurting former President Donald Trump's chances in the 2024 election
The Epoch Times