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

Republican Vivek Ramaswamy dodged questions about his past criticism of Trump on MSNBC.
Host Mehdi Hasan repeatedly asked Ramaswamy to explain a tweet calling Trump's Jan 6 actions "downright abhorrent."
Ramaswamy avoided answering despite being asked multiple times.
He has been careful when speaking about Trump, often praising him.
Ramaswamy said he would pardon Trump if elected and offer him a role in his administration.

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

Republican Vivek Ramaswamy dodged questions about his past criticism of Trump on MSNBC.
Host Mehdi Hasan repeatedly asked Ramaswamy to explain a tweet calling Trump's Jan 6 actions "downright abhorrent."
Ramaswamy avoided answering despite being asked multiple times.
He has been careful when speaking about Trump, often praising him.
Ramaswamy said he would pardon Trump if elected and offer him a role in his administration.

huffpost.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

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

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MSNBC's Hasan Confronts GOP Candidate on Questionable Immigrant Scholarship

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Ramaswamy's Unconventional Path Diverges Sharply from Buttigieg's Public Service Focus

9/11/2023

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

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