Days before the Iowa caucuses, former President Trump launched his first public attack on Vivek Ramaswamy. Mr. Trump and his campaign have slandered Mr. Ramaswamy, who does not represent the MAGA movement, as a “con artist.” Mr. Ramaswamy was a strong supporter of Mr. Trump and often criticized other Republican challengers.
President Trump harshly criticized Ramaswamy. post Shared on Truth Social platform.
“Vivek started his campaign as a great supporter and as the 'best president of a generation,'” President Trump said Saturday night. “Unfortunately, what he's doing now is a form of campaign deception. It's all about disguising your support. It's very cunning, but a vote for Vivek is a vote for 'the other side', don't be fooled by this. ”
“Vote for Trump! Don't waste your vote! Vivek is not MAGA,” Trump yelled. “Indictments against Biden's political opponents will never be tolerated in this country. They're already starting to fall! Seriously!!”
Earlier in the day, Ramaswamy posted: photograph A photo was posted on social media with six supporters wearing T-shirts with the slogan “Save Trump, Vote for Vivek”.
Chris LaCivita – Senior Campaign Advisor to President Trump – commented Regarding Mr. Ramaswamy's photo, he emphasized, “Mr. Trump doesn't need 'saving.'
Rachivita also called Vivek's campaign a “scam” and said:If you support Donald Trump Please don't vote for this fake. ”
Ramaswamy responded to Trump's criticism by saying: post X shared on social media platforms, labeling the attack on him “unfortunate” but refusing to launch an attack against the former president.
Ramaswamy began by saying, “This is a disappointing move by the campaign staff. I don't think friendly fire will help.'' “Donald Trump was the greatest president of the 21st century, and I'm not going to criticize him for this belated attack.”
Ramaswamy said he was “concerned” that “this 'system' will prevent Donald J. Trump from accessing the White House again.”
“I have stood up to the persecution of Mr. Trump and defended him every step of the way.” “I appeared in a Miami courthouse united in response to his first federal indictment. I filed a FOIA request with the Biden Justice Department. I filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court this week and filed a I called for the verdict to be overturned, and I swore to remove him from office.''If Maine and Colorado remove Trump, I will remove myself from their primary ballots and demand that DeSantis and Haley do the same. Ta. ”
Ramaswamy, who did not name names, claimed that “billionaires” were funding the lawsuit against Trump and “trying to prop up Nikki Haley.”
He also said that the mainstream media wants a “two-horse” between Trump and Haley, but that he would “remove Trump (in some way)” before the 2024 election so that Haley can become president. said.
“Our movement must stay alive. America First didn't start in 2016. It started in 1776,” Ramaswamy concluded. “We owe it to our founding fathers to do what's right for this country. I want to save Trump and save this country. Let's do it together. You won't hear any friendly fire from me. .”
Trump faces 91 felonies in four criminal cases.
Ramaswamy's strategy is reportedly to stay in the race as long as possible and try to convert supporters in case Trump drops out.
wall street journal report“Mr. Ramaswamy's plan is basically to wait to inherit the former president's voter base in case he is disqualified from running due to numerous legal challenges.”
according to vote, Trump has maintained a comfortable lead over other Republican challengers. Meanwhile, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley are vying for second place, with Ramaswamy in fourth place with single-digit approval ratings.
Ramaswamy said he would consider a 10% vote in the Iowa caucuses a victory.
The Iowa caucuses begin on January 15th.
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