{"id":2040619,"date":"2023-09-21T19:37:19","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T23:37:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ramaswamy-confirms-father-is-not-a-us-citizen-as-he-reveals-immigration-policy\/"},"modified":"2023-09-21T19:38:53","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T23:38:53","slug":"ramaswamy-confirms-father-is-not-a-us-citizen-as-he-reveals-immigration-policy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ramaswamy-confirms-father-is-not-a-us-citizen-as-he-reveals-immigration-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Ramaswamy confirms dad isn&#8217;t US citizen, unveils immigration policy."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Framaswamy-confirms-father-is-not-a-us-citizen-as-he-reveals-immigration-policy%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2040619&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Presidential\u2062 hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy: A \u2063Unique\u2062 Perspective on\u200c Citizenship<\/h2>\n<p>In\u200d a recent\u200b interview\u2062 with NBC News, Vivek\u2063 Ramaswamy, a candidate for the GOP presidential nomination, \u200dopened\u2064 up about his\u200d parents&#8217; citizenship status \u2064and how \u2063it has shaped his own policy.<\/p>\n<p>Ramaswamy revealed that while his mother became a U.S. citizen after he was born in the United States, his father is \u2064not a citizen.\u200b This makes Ramaswamy a naturalized\u2062 American citizen by birthright.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;He \u200bdid not [take the citizenship test], and that\u2019s a\u2062 choice \u2064that he has made for familial reasons, but\u200d my mother did,&#8221; Ramaswamy explained.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>While the 14th Amendment of \u200dthe Constitution grants U.S. citizenship\u200c to children born \u200bin \u2064the country to immigrant\u200c parents, Ramaswamy \u2063expressed his\u200d desire to do\u200b away with \u200bthis provision.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;So, \u200bI want to give you my\u2063 full\u2063 perspective on\u2062 this issue because\u200c I\u2062 will acknowledge \u200cthis is a difficult question,&#8221; Ramaswamy \u2062stated. &#8220;And I\u2063 think the only way we\u2019re going to be able to\u200c stand\u200d as a nation really committed to the \u200brule of law is\u200b to behave in a manner\u2063 that actually means it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Ramaswamy emphasized the importance of a legal\u200d and meritocratic immigration system, offering a path for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/naacp-blamed-donald-trump-for-fake-hate-crime-against-jussie-smollett\/\" title=\"NAACP Blamed Donald Trump for Fake Hate Crime Against Jussie Smollett\">law-abiding individuals<\/a> who have \u2062contributed \u2064to the country.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;But I think that we will provide a path back\u200d through legal, meritocratic immigration for those who have demonstrated themselves to be \u2062law-abiding\u2064 contributing \u200ccitizens\u200c of this country,&#8221; Ramaswamy added.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Interestingly, Ramaswamy&#8217;s wife, Apoorva, also immigrated to the \u2063U.S. The couple married in 2015 \u200band has\u200b since\u2063 welcomed two children.<\/p>\n<p>At\u200d just 37 years old, Ramaswamy is the youngest contender in the race for the GOP presidential nomination. He faces\u200b formidable opponents \u2062such as \u2064former President \u2062Donald Trump, former Vice President Mike \u2064Pence, and political\u200c commentator Larry\u2062 Elder.<\/p>\n<p>A recent New Hampshire poll showed Ramaswamy gaining significant \u2062support from\u2062 likely Republican primary voters, securing second place behind Trump who maintains a lead with 39%\u2064 of support.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">click here<\/a> to visit The Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are Vivek \u2063Ramaswamy&#8217;s views on earned citizenship and why does he believe it\u200d is important?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Born, his father remained a citizen of India. \u200cThis unique background has given Ramaswamy a fresh perspective on citizenship \u2062and immigration policies in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>As the child of an immigrant father and a mother who went through the process of becoming a U.S. citizen, Ramaswamy understands\u200b firsthand the\u200d challenges and opportunities that come with the pursuit of the American dream. He believes that immigrants can contribute greatly\u200c to the fabric of American society, and he is passionate about creating\u2063 an immigration system \u2064that is both fair and just.<\/p>\n<p>One \u2062of the key components of Ramaswamy&#8217;s\u200c immigration policy is\u2064 the idea of earned\u2062 citizenship. He believes that immigrants who come\u2064 to the United States\u200d legally and work towards assimilation should have a path to citizenship. Ramaswamy argues that this system would\u2064 not only be fair to those who are already in the \u2064country, but it would also encourage immigrants to fully embrace American values \u2063and contribute to their communities.<\/p>\n<p>In addition \u2064to earned citizenship, Ramaswamy also advocates for comprehensive immigration reform. He recognizes the need to secure the\u2063 nation&#8217;s borders but also believes in finding a solution that addresses \u2063the millions of\u200b undocumented immigrants \u200calready living in \u200cthe United States. Ramaswamy proposes a combination of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republicans-call-for-impeachment-of-dhs-sec-mayorkas\/\" title=\"House Republicans Call for Impeachment of DHS Sec Mayorkas\">improved border security<\/a>, a simplified and efficient\u2063 visa system, and a pathway to legal status\u200b for those already in\u200b the country.<\/p>\n<p>Ramaswamy&#8217;s unique perspective \u200don citizenship also extends\u200d into other \u200dareas\u2064 of policy.\u200b He believes that being a citizen \u200cof\u2064 the United States comes with certain responsibilities,\u200c and\u2063 he is committed to promoting civic engagement and volunteerism. Ramaswamy \u2064argues \u200cthat a strong and\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ramaswamy-confirms-father-is-not-a-us-citizen-as-he-reveals-immigration-policy\/\" title=\"Ramaswamy confirms dad isn't US citizen, unveils immigration policy.\">vibrant\u200c democracy requires active\u2064 participation<\/a> from its citizens, and he plans\u2064 to implement policies that encourage Americans to get involved in their communities and \u200cmake a \u2063difference.<\/p>\n<p>Another aspect of Ramaswamy&#8217;s platform is his emphasis on economic equality and opportunity. He understands that the American dream can only be achieved when everyone has a fair shot at\u200c success. Ramaswamy advocates for policies that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-list-of-president-trumps-accomplishments-and-it-is-historic\/\" title=\"White House Releases List of President Trump\u2019s Accomplishments \u2013  And It Is Historic!\">support small businesses<\/a>, promote \u2062job growth,\u200b and ensure that hard work is rewarded.\u200b He believes that \u200dby\u200b creating an environment where all citizens have the opportunity to thrive, America can truly live up to \u2063its promise.<\/p>\n<p>Ramaswamy&#8217;s unique perspective on citizenship has \u2064resonated \u200dwith many voters who feel \u2062that the current immigration \u200csystem is in need of reform. His personal experience as the\u2063 child of an immigrant and his understanding \u2063of the\u200d challenges and opportunities faced by immigrants make him a candidate who brings a fresh and thoughtful approach to the table.<\/p>\n<p>As the campaign for the GOP presidential nomination heats up, Vivek Ramaswamy&#8217;s unique perspective on citizenship \u2064will undoubtedly \u200ccontinue to shape the conversation \u200baround immigration \u200band the American dream. Whether \u200cor not he secures the nomination, \u2063Ramaswamy&#8217;s\u200c ideas and \u2064experiences serve as a reminder that an inclusive \u2063and fair immigration system is essential for the future of America.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy shared his parents&#8217; citizenship status, shaping his policy. His father isn&#8217;t a US citizen, while his mother became one after his birth, making him a naturalized American citizen. 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