{"id":2094714,"date":"2023-11-08T22:21:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T03:21:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nazi-in-its-ranks-ramaswamy-slimes-ukraines-jewish-leader-as-nazi\/"},"modified":"2023-11-08T22:22:45","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T03:22:45","slug":"nazi-in-its-ranks-ramaswamy-slimes-ukraines-jewish-leader-as-nazi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nazi-in-its-ranks-ramaswamy-slimes-ukraines-jewish-leader-as-nazi\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Nazi in Its Ranks&#8217;: Ramaswamy Slimes Ukraine&#8217;s Jewish Leader as Nazi"},"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\">22<\/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%2Fnazi-in-its-ranks-ramaswamy-slimes-ukraines-jewish-leader-as-nazi%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=2094714&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--><section id=\"article\">\n<article data-post-title=\"'Nazi in Its Ranks': Ramaswamy Slimes Ukraine's Jewish Leader as Nazi\" data-post-slug=\"http:\/\/six-tlaib-fundraisers-linked-to-terrorism-report-says\" data-post-url id=\"print-1823232\">\n<div>\n<h2>&#8216;Nazi in Its Ranks&#8217;:\u2063 Ramaswamy Slimes Ukraine&#8217;s Jewish Leader as Nazi<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">During the\u200c Republican debate \u200con Wednesday, Vivek Ramaswamy made a shocking statement, referring\u200b to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, \u2063who is Jewish, as a Nazi. This controversial remark has sparked intense\u200c debate and controversy.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Ramaswamy accused the Ukrainian government of having a \u2063Nazi\u200d sympathizer \u2063in its ranks, specifically targeting Zelensky. He described Zelensky as a comedian in cargo pants,\u2062 questioning the\u2062 democratic nature of his leadership. This accusation aligns with\u200d Russian state propaganda, which has long claimed \u2063that Zelensky&#8217;s \u2062government supports Nazi ideologies.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">While some viewers argued that Ramaswamy did not intend to directly call Zelensky a Nazi,\u200d but rather referenced a Canadian parliament meeting\u200d where a former Nazi Waffen-SS veteran was honored, attended by Zelensky, the controversy surrounding his statement remains.<\/p>\n<h3>The Clash of Candidates<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In addition to his Nazi remark, Ramaswamy also criticized the &#8220;neocon establishment&#8221; for engaging in wars that he believes do\u2062 not serve the interests of the American \u200dpeople. He specifically targeted \u2064former United Nations ambassador Haley for her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nazi-in-its-ranks-ramaswamy-slimes-ukraines-jewish-leader-as-nazi\/\" title=\"'Nazi in Its Ranks': Ramaswamy Slimes Ukraine's Jewish Leader as Nazi\">hawkish national security positions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Responding\u2062 to Ramaswamy&#8217;s comment, Haley defended herself by stating that her choice of footwear, five-inch heels, is not\u200b merely a \u200dfashion statement but a symbol of strength\u2064 and determination.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Israel&#8217;s\u200c Role and U.S. Military Support<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Ramaswamy expressed\u200b his belief that Israel should take responsibility for its own defense without relying heavily on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ukraine-claims-roughly-4500-russian-invaders-killed\/\" title=\"Ukraine Claims Roughly 4,500 Russian Invaders Killed\">additional military support<\/a> from the United States. He has previously advocated for \u2062reducing\u200d U.S. military aid to Israel by 2028.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">As a presidential candidate, Ramaswamy boldly stated,\u200b &#8220;I \u2063would tell [Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu] to \u2064smoke those terrorists \u200bon his southern border. And \u2064then\u2062 I&#8217;ll tell him, as president of the\u200c United States, I&#8217;ll\u200c be smoking the terrorists\u2064 on our southern\u200d border. That&#8217;s\u2063 his responsibility.\u200d This is our responsibility.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What actions or steps should leaders \u200btake to foster civil and respectful conversations, particularly when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/charles-lipson-can-desantis-get-past-the-donald\/\" title=\"Charles Lipson: Can DeSantis Get Past the Donald?\">discussing sensitive topics<\/a> like anti-Semitism<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200bBacklash from the \u200dpublic.<\/p>\n<p>Ramaswamy&#8217;s comment came as a surprise to many, especially considering Zelensky&#8217;s Jewish\u2062 heritage and the historical significance of the Nazi \u2062regime. \u2063The \u2064term &#8220;Nazi&#8221; is associated with the atrocious acts committed by Adolf Hitler and his followers during World War II, including the genocide of six million\u200b Jews in the Holocaust.<\/p>\n<p>Ukraine has a complex history with anti-Semitism, and it is crucial to approach discussions about its\u2062 leaders \u2063with sensitivity and respect. Accusing Zelensky of being a Nazi not \u200donly defames his character but also undermines the seriousness of the crimes \u200dcommitted by\u2062 actual Nazis.<\/p>\n<p>Ramaswamy&#8217;s remark has also sparked outrage \u200cbecause it reflects \u200da disturbing \u200btrend of using politically charged language to discredit opponents. Resorting to inflammatory rhetoric such as calling someone a Nazi\u200d without substantial evidence only serves to undermine meaningful \u2063political discourse and polarize society further.<\/p>\n<p>It is essential \u200dto engage in civil and respectful conversations, particularly when discussing sensitive topics. Political leaders have a responsibility \u2062to choose their words carefully,\u2064 as \u200ctheir remarks can have far-reaching consequences. By\u200c resorting to \u200bname-calling and inflammatory language, Ramaswamy \u2063has failed to meet this \u200bstandard of responsible leadership.<\/p>\n<p>In\u2063 today&#8217;s divisive political climate, it is crucial \u2064for leaders\u200b and individuals to foster dialogue rather than resorting to personal attacks. Calling someone a Nazi is not \u200conly offensive but \u200dalso detracts from the substantive issues at hand. It\u2063 is important to \u200bfocus on policies, actions, and decisions rather than engaging in character assassinations.<\/p>\n<p>The backlash\u200c against Ramaswamy&#8217;s\u200c comment is a testament to the public&#8217;s rejection of \u2064such inflammatory rhetoric. It demonstrates the importance of \u200cholding leaders accountable for \u200ctheir words and the\u2063 impact they can have on public discourse and\u2063 societal harmony.<\/p>\n<p>Condemnation of\u2062 Ramaswamy&#8217;s remark has come from various quarters, including civil rights organizations, religious groups, and concerned citizens.\u200d Many have \u2064called for an apology and a retraction of the statement. \u2062It is crucial for \u2063leaders to learn from such instances and understand the impact of their words on \u200dthose they represent.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Vivek \u200cRamaswamy&#8217;s remark referring to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky\u200d as a Nazi is not only offensive but also undermines the seriousness \u200dof the crimes committed by actual Nazis.\u200d It\u200b is essential for leaders \u200bto engage \u200cin respectful and civil conversations, focusing on substantive issues rather than\u200d resorting to personal attacks. The backlash \u200dagainst Ramaswamy&#8217;s comment highlights the public&#8217;s rejection of such rhetoric and\u200c the need for accountability in political discourse.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vivek Ramaswamy called Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, who is Jewish, a Nazi during the Republican debate on Wednesday. Ramaswamy claimed the Ukrainian government &#8220;celebrated a Nazi in its ranks. A man named Zelensky, a comedian in cargo pants. That is not democratic.&#8221; The line echoes Russian state propaganda, which claims that Zelensky\u2019s government is pro-Nazi.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":164,"featured_media":2094715,"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":[544],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2094714","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-free-beacon"],"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\/2094714","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\/164"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2094714"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2094714\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2094715"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2094714"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2094714"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2094714"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}