Republican debate: McEnany hails Ramaswamy as an ‘outsider’.

Former White House ​Press⁢ Secretary⁤ Praises⁤ Vivek Ramaswamy as an “Authentic” and “Outsider” Candidate

Former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany had high praise for Republican ‌presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, describing him as “smart,” “authentic,” and an “outsider.” McEnany‌ drew‌ comparisons between Ramaswamy and former President Donald Trump during the 2016 GOP primary. ⁣She shared her thoughts on Fox News’s Fox and Friends, emphasizing the importance of these qualities in a candidate.

“He’s smart, he’s authentic, and he is ⁤the o-word: an outsider. Remember Donald Trump, 2016, he was an​ outsider, he was authentic, he was real,” McEnany ‌said.

McEnany also addressed the recent negative coverage surrounding Ramaswamy, suggesting that his rival may be behind the hit pieces. She highlighted that most of the attacks have focused on his⁢ foreign⁤ policy positions and advised him to reconsider his stance⁢ on certain controversial issues.

Ramaswamy has faced criticism for his ⁤comments on cutting off funding to Israel and potentially⁤ allowing China to invade Taiwan. These ​remarks have sparked ‍controversy and ⁣raised concerns among some voters. Additionally, he faced backlash for questioning whether federal agents were involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the Capitol riot⁤ on January 6, 2021.

Despite the controversies, Ramaswamy has gained significant support in the polls.⁣ He currently ranks as high as third⁣ place, trailing behind Trump and⁣ Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), with an average of 7.2% of the GOP primary vote according⁢ to RealClearPolitics.

Ramaswamy, along with other top GOP ⁢contenders, will be participating in the⁣ upcoming debate in Milwaukee. Notably, former President Trump will⁤ not be attending.‌ The debate will be televised on Fox News at⁤ 9 p.m. EDT.

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