In episode 326 of the PBD Podcast, Vivek Ramaswamy joins the show as a guest. Known for his outspoken nature and use of TikTok, Ramaswamy recently called out the Republican National Committee (RNC) chair for their losses in recent elections. In this episode, he discusses the need for accountability and making changes within the Republican party to achieve different results.
Vivek Ramaswamy joins the PBD Podcast to discuss the need for accountability within the Republican Party. He recently called out the Republican National Committee chair for their losses in recent elections and had a debate walkthrough with her to express his concerns. Ramaswamy believes there is an accountability problem within the party and calls for the resignation of the national chairwoman, Ronald McDaniel, citing dereliction of duty during a debate and a conflict of interest with her statement about funding.
Ramaswamy highlights suspected corruption within the Republican Party, specifically regarding Super PAC money propping up Ron DeSantis. He believes that big donors to the party have received special favors and emphasizes that the party should belong to the voters, not corrupt establishment political creatures. Ramaswamy points out the culture of policing within the party, with some candidates calling for DeSantis to resign.
Ramaswamy discusses the risk of World War III and the importance of clear red lines and strategic clarity in US foreign policy. He advocates for replacing the US policy of strategic ambiguity towards Taiwan with strategic clarity. Ramaswamy highlights the growing military ties between China and Russia and the potential consequences for the US. He emphasizes the need for younger people to pay attention to the issue of war and its potential impact on their lives.
Ramaswamy advocates for the construction of safer nuclear reactors in the US and reducing dependence on China. He criticizes the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for preventing the construction of new nuclear power plants and proposes downsizing the federal government to restore accountability. Ramaswamy also discusses the potential alliance between Tucker Carlson, Elon Musk, and Trump, and the importance of choosing qualified individuals for key positions.
Ramaswamy believes that the America First movement will outlive Donald Trump and emphasizes the need for leaders who understand the movement. He discusses potential candidates for the movement, including Ron DeSantis and Tucker Carlson, and the importance of having a nominee with the full support of the America First movement. Ramaswamy also mentions his own candidacy and his civil conversation with DeSantis during a debate break.
Vivek Ramaswamy’s conversation on the PBD Podcast sheds light on the importance of accountability within the Republican Party, the issue of corruption and Super PACs, the risk of World War III, the potential of nuclear energy, and the America First movement. He emphasizes the need for change and fresh leadership within the party to achieve different results. Ramaswamy’s insights provide valuable perspectives on the current state of American politics and the challenges that lie ahead.