Vivek Ramaswamy is a conservative politician, entrepreneur, and author of many books on politics, including his latest titled Truths: The Future of America First.

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OUTLINE:

(00:00) – Introduction

(12:50) – Conservatism

(16:06) – Progressivism

(21:41) – DEI

(26:33) – Bureaucracy

(33:25) – Government efficiency

(48:34) – Education

(1:02:59) – Military Industrial Complex

(1:25:18) – Illegal immigration

(1:46:53) – Donald Trump

(2:08:18) – War in Ukraine

(2:19:31) – China

(2:30:42) – Will Vivek run in 2028?

(2:42:21) – Approach to debates

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