Today: 1 June 2025
18 September 2023
2 mins read

Vivek Ramaswamy Defends Presidential Bid Amid Rising Criticism

Polls following the first GOP debate showed that 28 per cent of the 504 respondents said that Ramaswamy performed the best…reports Asian Lite News

 Responding to polls that show his unfavourability rising, Indian-American Republican presidential aspirant Vivek Ramaswamy has said that people are annoyed by a 38-year-old’s rise, believing that he is too young to be the US president

The remarks came after a Fox News Poll showed that unfavorable views of Ramaswamy have risen 12 per cent since August, just after he took the center stage at the maiden Republican presidential debate where rivals Chris Christie and Nikki Haley gave him a tough fight.

Appearing on the ‘Fox News Sunday’, he told host Shannon Bream, “We have been taking intense criticism, Shannon, over the last several weeks since I performed well on that second debate, and this is part of the process,” Ramaswamy said.  “So I invite the open debate.”

“The reality is many people are annoyed by my rise and believe that a 38-year-old is too young to be US president,” he added.

Citing the case of the third president of the US, Ramaswamy said “Thomas Jefferson was 33-years-old when he wrote the US Declaration of Independence. He also invented the swivel chair while he was at it, by the way”.

While former president Donald Trump maintains the lead in a crowded GOP field, Ramaswamy occupies the third spot behind Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the majority of polls.

Polls following the first GOP debate showed that 28 per cent of the 504 respondents said that Ramaswamy performed the best.

Post debate, a confident Ramaswamy told reporters that only two candidates would be left in the race, which would be him and Trump.

With a worth of more than $950 million, Ramaswamy raised more than $450,000, with an average donation of $38, in the first hour after the debate.

In addition, he was the most Google-searched Republican candidate, followed by rival Nikki Haley, according to Fox News.

With a commentator saying Americans find Ramaswamy “annoying”, the biotech entrepreneur insists his campaign is on a path to success

“We came from 0.0 per cent to where we are now,” he told Fox News. “I think we’re on track to win this election”.

ALSO READ-Trump says Biden incompetent for Presidential elections

Previous Story

Global Leaders Gather in New York to Address Development and Climate Change

Next Story

Recovery Efforts Begin After Deadly Flooding Hits Eastern Libya

Latest from -Top News

UAE aid for Gaza in global focus

Titled Hope Remains, the documentary brings to light the UAE’s leading role in providing vital aid and support to the people of Gaza. The International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council has released a

Syria, Israel begin quiet talks

The announcement came just hours after Israeli warplanes reportedly carried out new airstrikes in Syria’s coastal provinces of Tartus and Latakia, hitting a range of military targets. Syria has confirmed the commencement

Gaza truce deal hits new snag

US says Hamas’ reply to the ceasefire plan was “totally unacceptable” and accused the Palestinian group of dragging the negotiations backward. The latest attempt to broker a ceasefire in Gaza has hit

IAEA flags Iran enrichment spike

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in two separate but related reports, said Iran has boosted its uranium stockpile enriched up to 60% purity by nearly 50% since February. Iran has vehemently

World needs Dubai’s ambition: Morgan

Piers Morgan has hailed Dubai’s transformation as an example of what visionary leadership can achieve. British broadcaster Piers Morgan has praised the extraordinary ambition and vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Ramaswamy asks Israel to use full might to crush Hamas

Ramaswamy invoked the 1948 holocaust, saying that the Arab countries

Gabbard Expresses Commitment to Strengthen US-India Ties

Gabbard, a long-time advocate for US-India ties, was the Prime