Vivek Ramaswamy: Trump, Conservatism, Nationalism, Immigration, and War | Lex Fridman Podcast #445

I'm 15 min in and I'm thinking like this is what a working brain sounds like

Really impressive to hear someone articulate what they believe and their logic for how they came to their perspective, rather than just bashing what they disagree with.

Vivek is the type of dude that actually excites you about politics and the potential future of this country. We need more people like him.

I hope this guy runs in 2028 and serves until 2036

He seems to have an unusual amount of brain for someone who's after the US Presidency. There's hope for you folks after all

Vivek is very sharp. I like him as a representation of the new right.

Vivek is smart. He's using 2024 to get his name and be recognized. He is definitely 2028 material.

Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep445-sa See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. 0:00 - Introduction 2:02 - Conservatism 5:18 - Progressivism 10:52 - DEI 15:45 - Bureaucracy 22:36 - Government efficiency 37:46 - Education 52:11 - Military Industrial Complex 1:14:29 - Illegal immigration 1:36:03 - Donald Trump 1:57:29 - War in Ukraine 2:08:43 - China 2:19:53 - Will Vivek run in 2028? 2:31:32 - Approach to debates *Transcript:* https://lexfridman.com/vivek-ramaswamy-transcript *CONTACT LEX:* *Feedback* - give feedback to Lex: https://lexfridman.com/survey *AMA* - submit questions, videos or call-in: https://lexfridman.com/ama *Hiring* - join our team: https://lexfridman.com/hiring *Other* - other ways to get in touch: https://lexfridman.com/contact *EPISODE LINKS:* Truths (new book): https://amzn.to/3XPgZJF Vivek's X: https://x.com/VivekGRamaswamy Vivek's YouTube: https://youtube.com/@VivekGRamaswamy Vivek's Instagram: https://instagram.com/vivekgramaswamy Vivek's Facebook: https://facebook.com/VivekGRamaswamy Vivek's Rumble: https://rumble.com/VivekRamaswamy Vivek's LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4e5g0uv Vivek's other books: Woke, Inc.: https://amzn.to/4eqiDqs Nation of Victims: https://amzn.to/3Tu4259 Capitalist Punishment: https://amzn.to/3XOwi5c *SPONSORS:* To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: *Saily:* An eSIM for international travel. Go to https://lexfridman.com/s/saily-ep445-sa *BetterHelp:* Online therapy and counseling. Go to https://lexfridman.com/s/betterhelp-ep445-sa *NetSuite:* Business management software. Go to https://lexfridman.com/s/netsuite-ep445-sa *Ground News:* Unbiased news source. Go to https://lexfridman.com/s/ground_news-ep445-sa *Eight Sleep:* Temp-controlled smart mattress. Go to https://lexfridman.com/s/eight_sleep-ep445-sa

I can't wait to vote for Vivek with his name on the top of the ticket. About time an authentic human uses their voice for good.

He is for sure one of the sharpest and most interesnting people in politics. Hoping that someday the right side in my country, Spain, finds a leader with his clarity and passion.