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Posted 9/8/2023, 4:04:00 PM

MSNBC's Hasan Confronts GOP Candidate on Questionable Immigrant Scholarship

MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan confronts GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy over a scholarship he received.
Hasan produces Ramaswamy's tax returns showing he made hundreds of thousands before getting the immigrant scholarship.
Ramaswamy admits he made the money but claims it was end-of-year bonuses after applying.
Hasan points out Ramaswamy made even more money the previous year, proving he didn't need the scholarship.
Hasan earns praise for doggedly confronting Ramaswamy with facts and getting him to admit the truth.

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Ramaswamy team claps back at Ann Coulter ‘Hindu business’ tweet

Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign responds to Ann Coulter's comments about his Hindu background during a GOP debate, emphasizing his gratitude for support from Christian voters.

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Ramaswamy Interview Gets Awkward In A Hurry As He Repeatedly Ducks Trump Question

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy faced difficulty explaining his past criticism of Donald Trump when questioned about a tweet calling Trump's actions on January 6, 2021, "downright abhorrent" during an interview on MSNBC.

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Vivek Ramaswamy refuses to explain Trump criticism in viral interview

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy refused to answer questions about his previous statements calling Donald Trump's behavior "abhorrent" and a "danger to democracy" during a heated interview with MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan.

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MSNBC Host’s ‘Masterclass’ Takedown of Vivek Draws Praise Even From Conservatives

Mehdi Hasan's interview with GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, in which Hasan relentlessly questioned Ramaswamy about his past criticism of Donald Trump, has been widely praised as a "masterclass" by journalists and media critics.

9/6/2023

Ramaswamy blasts 22-year prison sentence for Jan. 6 ringleader Enrique Tarrio as ‘wrong’

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy criticizes the 22-year prison sentence given to Jan. 6 ringleader Enrique Tarrio, calling it "wrong" and "disgusting political persecution in Joe Biden's America."

9/8/2023

MSNBC Host Presses Vivek Ramaswamy on Accepting Immigrant Scholarship Despite Wealth

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy faced criticism for accepting a $50,000 scholarship from the Soros family for law school despite his wealth, with MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan challenging his explanation and pointing out his previous earnings of over a million dollars.

9/11/2023

Hasan Accuses Ramaswamy of Lying About Past Criticism of Trump to Win Endorsement

Mehdi Hasan suspects that the real Vivek Ramaswamy was appalled by Donald Trump's actions on January 6, 2021, but is now lying in order to run for vice president, as Trump's praise for Ramaswamy reveals his strategy and end goal.

9/20/2023

GOP Hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy Promises Pro-Crypto Policy, Blasts SEC 'Overreach'

GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy announced plans to release a "comprehensive crypto policy framework" and criticized regulatory agencies for their unconstitutional power, highlighting the growing prominence of crypto in the US political landscape.

9/24/2023

Sean Penn Slams Presidential Candidate For Ukraine Stance, Worries Public is Losing Interest in War

Sean Penn dismissed Republican presidential primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, comparing him to a high school student with impressive credentials but no practical application in life, during an interview with CNN's Jim Acosta about his documentary "Superpower" on Ukraine's ongoing war against Russia.

10/4/2023

Former classmates struggle to reconcile charismatic, thoughtful friend with Ramaswamy's provocative presidential bid

Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican candidate for president, has gained a reputation as a disruptive brainiac who challenges conventions and is willing to dance on political third rails, but his campaign has left some wondering if they ever really knew the "real" Ramaswamy.

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Posted 9/8/2023, 4:04:00 PM

MSNBC's Hasan Confronts GOP Candidate on Questionable Immigrant Scholarship

MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan confronts GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy over a scholarship he received.
Hasan produces Ramaswamy's tax returns showing he made hundreds of thousands before getting the immigrant scholarship.
Ramaswamy admits he made the money but claims it was end-of-year bonuses after applying.
Hasan points out Ramaswamy made even more money the previous year, proving he didn't need the scholarship.
Hasan earns praise for doggedly confronting Ramaswamy with facts and getting him to admit the truth.

mediaite.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/24/2023

Ramaswamy team claps back at Ann Coulter ‘Hindu business’ tweet

Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign responds to Ann Coulter's comments about his Hindu background during a GOP debate, emphasizing his gratitude for support from Christian voters.

9/7/2023

Ramaswamy Interview Gets Awkward In A Hurry As He Repeatedly Ducks Trump Question

9/7/2023

Vivek Ramaswamy refuses to explain Trump criticism in viral interview

9/7/2023

MSNBC Host’s ‘Masterclass’ Takedown of Vivek Draws Praise Even From Conservatives

9/6/2023

Ramaswamy blasts 22-year prison sentence for Jan. 6 ringleader Enrique Tarrio as ‘wrong’

9/8/2023

MSNBC Host Presses Vivek Ramaswamy on Accepting Immigrant Scholarship Despite Wealth

9/11/2023

Hasan Accuses Ramaswamy of Lying About Past Criticism of Trump to Win Endorsement

9/20/2023

GOP Hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy Promises Pro-Crypto Policy, Blasts SEC 'Overreach'

9/24/2023

Sean Penn Slams Presidential Candidate For Ukraine Stance, Worries Public is Losing Interest in War

10/4/2023

Former classmates struggle to reconcile charismatic, thoughtful friend with Ramaswamy's provocative presidential bid