PBD Podcast Vivek Ramaswamy: Trump Wildwood Rally & Ann Coulter's Controversial Comments | PBD Podcast | Ep. 410
May 14, 2024
Vivek Ramaswamy, an American entrepreneur and politician running for the Republican nomination in 2024, joins the conversation. He discusses the complexities of identity in politics and the challenges faced by minority candidates, particularly within the Republican Party. Ramaswamy delves into controversial topics like discrimination and aging, and the implications of recent political controversies. The conversation also touches on free speech, the evolving dynamics of immigration policies, and the importance of unity within the GOP amidst shifting voter sentiments.
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Coulter's Ethnicity Remarks
- Vivek Ramaswamy discusses Ann Coulter's controversial comments on his ethnicity and presidential qualifications.
- Coulter stated she wouldn't vote for him because he is Indian, sparking a conversation about national identity.
Voter Concerns about Faith
- Ramaswamy shares anecdotes about voters questioning his Hindu faith during his campaign.
- He recounts a conversation with an Iowa pastor who said he couldn't vote for a non-Christian.
Constitutional Requirements for Presidency
- Ramaswamy discusses the constitutional requirement of being a natural-born citizen for U.S. presidency.
- He suggests that while Coulter's views may be extreme, changing the Constitution is a separate matter.