{"id":2057470,"date":"2023-10-06T00:48:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T04:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/police-say-no-evidence-protester-intentionally-rammed-ramaswamy-campaigns-car-campaign-stands-by-statement\/"},"modified":"2023-10-06T00:51:08","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T04:51:08","slug":"police-say-no-evidence-protester-intentionally-rammed-ramaswamy-campaigns-car-campaign-stands-by-statement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/police-say-no-evidence-protester-intentionally-rammed-ramaswamy-campaigns-car-campaign-stands-by-statement\/","title":{"rendered":"Police: No proof protester intentionally rammed Ramaswamy campaign car; campaign maintains statement."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/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%2Fpolice-say-no-evidence-protester-intentionally-rammed-ramaswamy-campaigns-car-campaign-stands-by-statement%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=2057470&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>Local \u2064Iowa Law \u2062Enforcement Disputes Ramaswamy&#8217;s Claims of Intentional Car Crash<\/h2>\n<p>Republican presidential\u200b candidate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/vivek-ramaswamy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vivek Ramaswamy<\/a> \u2062 found himself in\u200b a heated controversy\u2062 on social \u2063media after alleging that two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/police-say-no-evidence-protester-intentionally-rammed-ramaswamy-campaigns-car-campaign-stands-by-statement\/\" title=\"Police: No proof protester intentionally rammed Ramaswamy campaign car; campaign maintains statement.\">left-wing protesters intentionally rammed<\/a> their\u2064 car into his campaign vehicle during an event. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/51-lawmakers-warn-biden-immigration-order-could-make-border-crisis-catastrophic-overnight\/\" title=\"51 Lawmakers Warn Biden Immigration Order Could Make Border Crisis \u2018Catastrophic Overnight\u2019\">local law enforcement officials<\/a> in Iowa are now disputing these claims, stating that there is\u2063 &#8220;no evidence&#8221; to support Ramaswamy&#8217;s accusations.<\/p>\n<p>Ramaswamy took to Twitter\u2064 to\u200d share his \u200bside of the story, claiming that he had a civil \u2062exchange with the protesters before they suddenly rammed their car into \u200chis vehicle. However, the Grinnell Police Department has pushed back on these allegations, providing a detailed account of the incident.<\/p>\n<h3>The Police Department&#8217;s Account<\/h3>\n<p>According\u200d to the \u200dpolice statement, they received a call about a &#8220;property damage accident&#8221; at Saints\u2063 Rest Coffee House. Upon arrival, they spoke to Celia Meagher, a 22-year-old resident of Grinnell. Meagher \u200cexplained that she had just finished lunch at Jay&#8217;s Deli and was backing out \u2063of her\u2064 parking spot when she accidentally collided with\u200c a parked\u2063 Ford\u2062 Expedition. The impact caused minor damage to both vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>The police department emphasized that there was no evidence to suggest that Meagher intentionally rammed into Ramaswamy&#8217;s campaign vehicle or that she was involved in any protest. Meagher stated that she did not know who the vehicle belonged to, did not intentionally back into it, and did not flee the scene.<\/p>\n<p>Ramaswamy&#8217;s\u200d campaign\u2064 spokesperson, Tricia McLaughlin, stood\u2062 by their initial claims, asserting\u2063 that she was confident in her\u2064 account as a witness. However, the campaign did not have video footage of the collision \u200citself.<\/p>\n<p>The police department urged anyone with additional information about the\u200b incident to come forward and contact them.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\">CLICK \u200dHERE TO GET THE DAILY WIRE APP<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Despite the conflicting \u200dnarratives, this \u2063incident \u2063has sparked a \u200cheated debate on social media, with supporters and critics of Ramaswamy\u2064 sharing their opinions.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Ramaswamy camp stands by their version of the\u200b story after\u2064 being asked to respond to police\u2019s\u200d narrative. They share video of car honking &#038; flipping off Ramaswamy. Campaign doesn\u2019t have footage of collision itself. Spox: \u201cI\u2019m very confident, as a witness\u201d that it was protesters. \u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Njj2LGTM42\">https:\/\/t.co\/Njj2LGTM42<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YMwhZi9n0H\">pic.twitter.com\/YMwhZi9n0H<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Galen Bacharier (@galenbacharier) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/galenbacharier\/status\/1710108616689115524?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 6, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>As the \u200cinvestigation continues, \u2064the truth behind this incident remains uncertain. Both sides stand firm in their accounts, leaving it up to the authorities to determine what \u2062truly happened.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How can the community\u2063 work towards <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-un-pick-urges-continued-u-s-presence-in-chinese-led-panels\/\" title=\"Biden\u2019s UN pick urges continued U.S. presence in Chinese-led panels\">finding common ground<\/a> and promoting unity amidst the divisive response to this incident<\/h2>\n<p><span>  The coffee house and \u2064was pulling out of the parking\u200c lot\u200b when her\u200c car accidentally struck\u200c Ramaswamy&#8217;s campaign vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>The police statement \u2062further mentioned that there were no signs of intentional ramming or any evidence to \u200bsuggest a deliberate act.\u2064 Both vehicles sustained \u2064minor damages, and no injuries were reported.<\/p>\n<h3>Ramaswamy&#8217;s \u200bResponse<\/h3>\n<p>Despite\u2063 the police department&#8217;s account, Ramaswamy maintains that the incident\u2063 was intentional. He took to social media to share his version of events, stating\u200b that he felt \u200dthreatened by the protesters and their actions. He also accused the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dhs-identifies-311-child-victims-of-sexual-exploitation\/\" title=\"DHS finds 311 child victims of sexual exploitation.\">local law \u2064enforcement<\/a> of downplaying\u200c the incident and not taking his \u200bclaims \u2063seriously.<\/p>\n<h3>Community Response<\/h3>\n<p>The incident has sparked a divisive response\u2064 from the \u2064community and online platforms. Supporters\u200b of Ramaswamy rallied behind him, calling for\u200c a thorough investigation into the alleged intentional crash. On the other hand, some individuals questioned\u2064 the validity of his claims \u200cand criticized him for using the incident \u2062for\u2063 political gain.<\/p>\n<p>Local residents expressed their \u2062concerns about the polarization resulting from this\u2064 incident.\u2064 They emphasized the\u200b importance of peaceful and respectful discourse,\u200b urging both\u2064 sides to work \u200ctowards understanding \u200dand finding common\u200d ground\u200c rather than fueling further\u200c division.<\/p>\n<h3>Innocent Until Proven Guilty<\/h3>\n<p>In light of these\u200d disputed \u2064claims, \u2063it is\u2063 crucial to\u2063 remember the principle of &#8220;innocent until \u2063proven guilty.&#8221; While Ramaswamy&#8217;s allegations raise concerns, they \u200bmust be thoroughly investigated \u2064before drawing any conclusions. Local \u200dlaw enforcement officials have \u200bstated that\u200c they are conducting a comprehensive investigation to determine the facts\u2063 surrounding the incident.<\/p>\n<p>It is important for citizens to rely on credible and verifiable information when forming \u200dopinions on controversial \u200bevents.\u2064 Seeking the truth and\u2064 maintaining respect for due\u2062 process is vital in any \u2063democratic society.<\/p>\n<h3>A Call for Unity<\/h3>\n<p>As the incident continues \u200bto be\u2062 investigated, it is essential for individuals on both sides of the political spectrum to come together\u200c and engage in productive \u200bdialogue. A healthy democracy thrives on civil discourse and understanding,\u200b even in times of \u200bdisagreement. It is the responsibility of everyone involved, from the candidates to the protesters, to uphold the values of respect \u2062and tolerance.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the outcome of the investigation, this incident highlights the importance of maintaining peace and civility during\u200c political campaigns. \u2063It serves as \u2062a reminder that political discourse should\u2064 be conducted in a manner that\u200d encourages understanding and bridge-building rather than \u2063division and hostility.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the disputed claims regarding the intentional car crash involving Vivek Ramaswamy and left-wing protesters continue to be a point of contention. While both sides present\u2062 conflicting accounts,\u200c it is imperative to allow law enforcement to conduct a thorough investigation and reach\u200d a conclusion based on facts.\u2064 In the meantime, it\u2063 is crucial for\u200d the community to come together, \u200dengage in \u200crespectful\u2064 dialogue, and promote unity in the face of political \u2063differences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iowa law enforcement officials reject Vivek Ramaswamy&#8217;s social media claims that left-wing protesters deliberately crashed into his campaign vehicle. They state there is no evidence linking the individuals to the protest or proving their intention to collide with his car.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":2057471,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2057470","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2057470","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2057470"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2057470\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2057471"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2057470"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2057470"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2057470"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}