This is what Trump was replying to
https://twitter.com/VivekGRamaswamy/status/1746282487469203626
chickenlips has been here long enough to know how to post pics and links properly.
ramaswamy wants people to vote for him, "to save Trump"
Posted on 01/13/2024 8:46:30 PM PST by chickenlips
Vivek Ramaswamy has been one of the more interesting candidates in the 2024 Republican primary. Once a staunch critic of January 6th and a supporter of COVID-19 surveillance apps, the businessman reinvented himself as a conservative firebrand. More importantly for his popularity, he has run a campaign that has gone out of its way to be supportive of Donald Trump.
Because of that, Ramaswamy has earned the praise of much of the former president's influencer network, including those connected to organizations like TPUSA and CPAC. He's often been cited as the premier example of how to run against Trump (as opposed to Ron DeSantis, at least in their telling). Whether that's because they truly believe that or they just don't see Ramaswamy as a real threat, I'll let others decide.
That honeymoon period has come to an end, though. Trump has decided to speak up on the issue, and he's firmly for tossing Ramaswamy under the bus.
New: President Trump makes a new statement on Vivek Ramaswamy. pic.twitter.com/yjr5SgwqOh
— The Calvin Coolidge Project (@TheCalvinCooli1) January 13, 2024
Ramaswamy has been overly complimentary and defensive of Trump the entire primary. So much so that some might read that post from the former president and be surprised. I understand exactly why it was posted, though.
Trump knows that Ramaswamy draws from the same voter pool he is counting on to cruise to a win in the primary. At some point, the businessman was going to outlive his usefulness as a quasi-ally. Was this prompted by some internal indication that Iowa might be closer than expected, causing Trump to feel he has to shore things up? That's certainly possible, but whatever the reason, it seems he decided it was time to tell his voters to stop playing footsy with Ramaswamy.
Bigger picture, this was always going to happen. It was just a matter of time. Trump doesn't keep people around past their sell-by date, and Ramaswamy was naive to think he'd ever be able to sidle up beside the former president without receiving some incoming. The businessman flew too close to the sun, and while it was fun while it lasted, he was never going to be allowed to run as the successor to Trump without express written permission from the man himself.
Will Ramaswamy respond to this attack, including the claim he's "not MAGA?" I'd guess almost certainly not. At this juncture, he's not going to be competitive in the primary (he failed to get on the ballot in most states), and he has much more to gain by protecting his relationships with Trump's influencers, who, at least right now, generally approve of him. If anything, we might see him drop out after Iowa so that there's no more conflict of interest on that front. Stay tuned.
Updated [7:45 pm EST, 1/13/24]: This appears to be the post that got under Trump’s skin. Ironically, Ramaswamy was trying to show support for Trump by reiterating his pledge to pardon him:
A group of young men in Iowa came out in the blizzard. They sent a clear message. pic.twitter.com/SrVAeoHPey
— Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) January 13, 2024
Ron, Nikki, Ted, and everyone else .....
“Welcome to the club, pal.”
Threw him under the bus?
Here’s what trump actually posted:
Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump
Vivek started his campaign as a great supporter, “the best President in generations,” etc. Unfortunately, now all he does is disguise his support in the form of deceitful campaign tricks. Very sly, but a vote for Vivek is a vote for the “other side” — don’t get duped by this. Vote for “TRUMP,” don’t waste your vote! Vivek is not MAGA. The Biden Indictments against his Political Opponent will never be allowed in this Country, they are already beginning to fall! MAGA!!!
Jan 13, 2024, 5:45 PM
I don’t see anyone thrown under the bus. I think this writer is making a fuss over nothing.
Here’s hoping Elise Stefanik is his VP pick
“a vote for Vivek is a vote for the “other side”. True. Vivek is WEF and sold out.
Thanks for posting.
Hw is a poser maga come lately little Hindu pipsweak who th8nks he can do the job better, and just had people around him wear, “ save Trump” shirts.
No
Vivek was/is a wolf in sheep’s clothing!
At the beginning of his run he was touting/praising Trump as one of our greatest Presidents
But lately he has joined DeSantis and Haley in criticizing Trump
Ramaswampy had his staff pose with “ save Trump” shirts, basicly saying that Trump won’t be allowed to win and he could. TRUMP IS FACING LIFE IN JAIL, HE COULD LEAVE, AND GO LIVE PEACEFULLY ON AN ISLAND SOMEWHERE, BUT HE LOVES THE US TOO MUCH.
The whining DeSantis supporters here do that all the time. President Trump lives in their heads, and the medias' heads rent-free 24/7.
First off, President Trump attacks all his opponents. Nothing new there.
Yes, it’s a poor choice of metaphors to use, regardless of your position on the topic.
Trump has his priorities straight. He respects the voters. But Uniparty shills? Not so much.
I think Trump is wrong. I watch Vivek every day on Rumble and he hasn’t turned on Trump. He just presents his own ideas and plans. Frankly, I think Vivek is the most intelligent person running for president. A masterful politician? Maybe not. Yet.
This is what Trump was replying to
https://twitter.com/VivekGRamaswamy/status/1746282487469203626
chickenlips has been here long enough to know how to post pics and links properly.
ramaswamy wants people to vote for him, "to save Trump"
That was pretty mild.....standard campaign stuff.
He’s running against Trump. You can’t expect him to campaign for Trump. Saying ‘a vote for me is a vote for the only guy here who will go to bat for Trump in his persecution’ isn’t exactly trashing Trump.
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