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Author calls Vivek Ramaswamy “Indian" on his podcast
"I agreed with many, many things you said... but I still would not have voted for you because you’re an Indian," Coulter stated bluntly during the podcast.
Vivek Ramaswamy with Ann Coulter / Image- Screen Grab of YouTube (Vivek Ramaswamy)
Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy was the target of a racist attack on his own podcast when conservative author Ann Coulter told Ramaswamy that she would not vote for him as President as he is an “Indian."
During a candid exchange in a recent episode of 'The TRUTH Podcast,' hosted by Ramaswamy, Coulter made the statement. Despite expressing admiration for Ramaswamy's intellect and viewpoints, Coulter asserted that his Indian heritage would prevent her from supporting him in a presidential race.
"I agreed with many, many things you said... but I still would not have voted for you because you’re an Indian," Coulter stated bluntly during the podcast.
According to Coulter, the core national identity in America is rooted in White Anglo-Saxon Protestant (WASP) values. She argued that while individuals of various ethnic backgrounds can contribute to American society, the foundational values revolve around the WASP identity.
"We’ve never had a president who didn’t have at least partial English ancestry," Coulter asserted, reinforcing her perspective on the historical precedence of American leadership.
Ramaswamy, who listened to Coulter's comments with a neutral expression, later responded by acknowledging her forthrightness while expressing his disagreement. He praised Coulter for her candor but emphasized his belief that ethnicity should not be a determining factor in evaluating an individual's suitability for leadership.
"Ann Coulter told me flat-out to my face that she couldn’t vote for me 'because you’re an Indian,' even though she agreed with me more than most other candidates," Ramaswamy shared on social media, along with a clip of the conversation. "I disagree with her but respect that she had the guts to speak her mind."
.@AnnCoulter told me flat-out to my face that she couldn’t vote for me “because you’re an Indian,” even though she agreed with me more than most other candidates. I disagree with her but respect she had the guts to speak her mind. It was a riveting hour. The TRUTH podcast is back https://t.co/neVjKSs6e9
— Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) May 8, 2024
The exchange between Coulter and Ramaswamy also delved into broader discussions about citizenship and loyalty. While both expressed opposition to the concept of dual citizenship, they diverged on the role of ethnicity in defining citizenship. Ramaswamy argued that loyalty to one's nation should be the primary consideration, regardless of ethnicity.
The podcast episode has reignited debates surrounding ethnicity, identity, and political representation in America. Coulter's remarks have drawn condemnation from many who view them as reflective of outdated and exclusionary attitudes.
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