Key takeaways:
- Vivek Ramaswamy made a bold statement, saying he was “absolutely unpersuaded” that Ukraine should receive additional foreign aid from the United States.
- Nikki Haley responded to Ramaswamy’s comments, saying that the United States should not be in the business of “picking and choosing” which countries receive foreign aid.
- The debate was a chance for the Republican candidates to make their case to the American people.
At the Republican presidential debate in Miami, Florida, on Wednesday night, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy made a bold statement, saying he was “absolutely unpersuaded” that Ukraine should receive additional foreign aid from the United States. Ramaswamy attacked the country’s president and said Ukraine was “no paragon of democracy.”
The debate was absent of former President Donald Trump, who is dominating the GOP polls so far. Trump continued his debate counterprogramming tradition with a rally in nearby Hialeah.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis used the debate to sharpen his case against Trump and tussled with former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley as she looked to build on her momentum. Ramaswamy went on to call President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is Jewish, a “Nazi” and a “dictator.”
Haley responded to Ramaswamy’s comments, saying that the United States should not be in the business of “picking and choosing” which countries receive foreign aid. She said that the United States should be helping countries that are in need, regardless of their political systems.
The debate was a chance for the Republican candidates to make their case to the American people. While Ramaswamy’s comments were controversial, it is clear that the candidates are passionate about their views and will continue to fight for their beliefs.
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