Vivek Ramaswamy Reacts To 'Friendly Fire' From Donald Trump

Hold us accountable by rating this article's fairness Vivek Ramaswamy has branded a social media attack by as and "an unfortunate move by his campaign advisors" in a post published on X, formerly . The 38 year old business tycoon and Republican primary hopeful was speaking out after Trump branded him "very sly," and accused him of using "deceitful campaign tricks," in a post on his Truth Social website.

Ramaswamy has gone out of his way to lavish praise on Trump during his campaign, describing him as the of the 21st century. Until now, Trump had either ignored Ramaswamy or returned the compliments, commenting, "Vivek WINS because he things I'm great" after the fourth Republican presidential debate in December.

However, on Saturday Trump launched a surprise Truth Social attack on Ramaswamy, writing: "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 [President Joe] Biden Indictments against his Political Opponent will never be allowed in this Country, they are already beginning to fall! MAGA!!!" Just hours later, Ramaswamy responded on X, claiming billionaires are trying to narrow the Republican field to just Trump and ex South Carolina Gov.

, before finding a reason to remove Trump from the race. : "Yes, I saw President Trump's Truth Social post. It's an unfortunate move by his campaign advisors, I don't think friendly fire is helpful. Donald Trump was the greatest President of the 21st century, and I'm not going to criticize him in response to this late attack." Yes, I saw President Trump’s Truth Social post.

It’s an unfortunate move by his campaign advisors, I don’t think friendly fire is helpful. Donald Trump was the greatest President of the 21st century, and I’m not going to criticize him in response to this late attack. I’ve met… Emphasizing his loyalty to Trump, Ramaswamy continued: "I'm worried for Trump.

I'm worried for our country. I've stood up against the persecutions against Trump, and I've defended him at every step. I showed up at the Miami courthouse in solidarity following his first federal indictment...I pledged to remove myself from Maine's & Colorado's primary ballots if they remove Trump, calling on [Ron] DeSantis and Haley to do the same." Trump's attack on Ramaswamy came after the biotech entrepreneur of himself in Iowa with six supporters wearing T shirts reading, "Save Trump.

Vote Vivek." A group of young men in Iowa came out in the blizzard. They sent a clear message. This sparked an angry response from Chris LaCivita, a Trump campaign adviser, who shared the photo on X : "Here is a great picture of this campaign's number one FRAUD. "1. Trump doesn't need 'saving' 2.

If you support Donald Trump you sure as hell don't vote for this FAKE." contacted Trump and Ramaswamy's campaign teams for comment on Sunday via email. After much sparring between rival candidates, the Republican presidential contest gets underway with the , which Trump is expected to win convincingly.

Eight days later, the New Hampshire primary takes place, with recent polling suggesting Trump is in the state. Earlier this week , the former New Jersey governor and anti Trump campaigner, pulled out of the race in a . Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground.

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