{"id":2118192,"date":"2023-12-06T23:09:23","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T04:09:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ramaswamy-stuns-nikki-haley-into-a-blank-stare-look-at-that-she-has-no-idea\/"},"modified":"2023-12-06T23:12:00","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T04:12:00","slug":"ramaswamy-stuns-nikki-haley-into-a-blank-stare-look-at-that-she-has-no-idea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ramaswamy-stuns-nikki-haley-into-a-blank-stare-look-at-that-she-has-no-idea\/","title":{"rendered":"Ramaswamy leaves Nikki Haley speechless: &#8216;She&#8217;s clueless!"},"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\">14<\/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-stuns-nikki-haley-into-a-blank-stare-look-at-that-she-has-no-idea%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=2118192&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>Ramaswamy \u2062Stuns Nikki Haley Into a Blank Stare:\u2064 &#8216;Look at That &#8230; She Has No \u2063Idea&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p>Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy\u2064 took a shot at fellow Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley that set social\u2063 media ablaze during Wednesday night\u2019s primary debate.<\/p>\n<p>During \u200da discussion \u200don Ukraine and what America\u2019s role should be in the country\u2019s conflict with Russia, Ramaswamy challenged Haley, a former U.S. ambassador to\u200b the United Nations,\u200c to name three provinces \u200bin eastern Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p>She initially appeared as though she could not name one.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cForeign policy \u200dexperience \u200dis not the \u200dsame as foreign\u2062 policy wisdom,\u201d\u200b Ramaswamy said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOne\u2062 thing that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/biden-suggests-see-american-troops-fighting-russian-troops-doesnt-get-way\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joe Biden<\/a> and Nikki Haley have in common is that neither of \u200dthem could even state\u2063 for you \u2062three provinces in eastern Ukraine that\u200c they want\u2063 to send our troops to \u200dactually fight for.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The camera lingered on an expressionless Haley for several moments after Ramaswamy\u2019s comments.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLook at that. \u2063This is what I want people to understand,\u201d Ramaswamy continued. \u201cI mean, she has\u200d no idea what the hell the names of those provinces are but she \u2063wants to\u2063 send our sons and daughters and our troops and our military equipment \u2064to \u200cgo fight \u200dit.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLook at the\u2064 blank expression. She doesn\u2019t know the names of the\u200b provinces that she wants to \u2064actually fight for.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">I\u2062 made a bet that\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NikkiHaley?\">@NikkiHaley<\/a> couldn\u2019t even name just three regions of eastern Ukraine that she \u2063wants to send America\u2019s sons &#038; daughters to die fighting for. Turns out, I was right. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HvZRxsEpp0\">pic.twitter.com\/HvZRxsEpp0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VivekGRamaswamy\/status\/1732575926599242240?\">December\u200d 7, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Haley \u200ceventually responded \u2064to Ramaswamy\u2019s challenge \u200dby listing off\u200d Donetsk, Luhansk, and Crimea. Crimea is\u200c not a part \u2064of\u2063 Ukraine, having been \u2063annexed by Russia in 2014.<\/p>\n<p>The attack led fellow presidential candidate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/debate-christie-just-ended-campaign-used-ludicrous-liberal-media-talking-point-ever\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Christie<\/a> to come out in defense of Haley, claiming Ramaswamy\u2019s question was an \u2064attempt to call \u200dHaley\u2019s intelligence into question.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RepublicanDebate?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RepublicanDebate<\/a><br \/>  Chris Christie defending the honor of Nikki Haley, attacking Vivek Ramaswamy.<\/p>\n<p>Vivek Ramaswamy on \u200bUkraine but first telling\u200d Chris\u200d Christie,<\/p>\n<p>\u201cChris, your version of policy experience was closing a bridge\u2063 from NJ to NY\u2026So do \u2063everybody a favor, just walk\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/usYZxQJomI\">pic.twitter.com\/usYZxQJomI<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Heather Champion (@winningatmylife) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/winningatmylife\/status\/1732577268558385183?\">December 7, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>On X, Ramaswamy\u2019s shot at Haley seemed to land as he was\u2064 likely hoping it would.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWow [Nikki Haley] knows she got hurt there. She \u200clooks like she\u2019s about ready to cry,\u201d one user wrote.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Wow <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NikkiHaley?\">@NikkiHaley<\/a> \u2063 knows she got hurt there. She looks like she\u2019s about ready to cry<\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u2062 Stevo1962 (@stevo1962) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stevo1962\/status\/1732575727973810382?\">December 7, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>  \u201cVIVEK \u2064JUST ASKED NIKKI HALEY TO NAME \u200b3 PROVINCES IN EASTERN UKRAINE AND SHE WENT BLANK,\u201d Jack\u200b Posobiec\u200c of Human Events posted.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">HOLY\u2063 SHLIT VIVEK JUST ASKED NIKKI HALEY TO NAME 3 PROVINCES IN EASTERN UKRAINE AND SHE WENT BLANK <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vcmhoi3yIw\">pic.twitter.com\/vcmhoi3yIw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Jack Poso  (@JackPosobiec) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JackPosobiec\/status\/1732575228805455986?\">December 7, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Another\u200d user said Ramaswamy had \u201cended [Haley\u2019s] political career forever.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The exact moment\u2063 Vivek ended\u200b Nimrata\u2019s political career forever.<\/p>\n<p>He challenged her to name three provinces in Eastern Ukraine and she couldn\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p>Game over. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RnCgiV1I8G\">pic.twitter.com\/RnCgiV1I8G<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Brick \u200dSuit (@Brick_Suit) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Brick_Suit\/status\/1732582635980144861?\">December 7, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ramaswamy-stuns-nikki-haley-into-a-blank-stare-look-at-that-she-has-no-idea\/\">Ramaswamy Stuns Nikki Haley Into a\u2062 Blank\u2063 Stare: &#8216;Look at That &#8230; She Has No Idea&#8217;<\/a> appeared first on\u2063 <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How did Chris Christie respond to Ramaswamy&#8217;s criticism of Haley&#8217;s knowledge and understanding of the conflict in Ukraine<\/h2>\n<p><span>  In a recent Republican presidential debate, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy made a statement that\u200b turned heads and \u2062sparked a heated discussion\u200d on social media.\u200b During the debate&#8217;s discussion \u200don Ukraine and \u2064America&#8217;s involvement in the country&#8217;s conflict with Russia, Ramaswamy challenged \u200dfellow candidate \u200bNikki Haley, a former U.S. ambassador to \u2063the United Nations, to name three \u200bprovinces\u200d in eastern \u200dUkraine.\u200b Haley initially struggled to \u200canswer the question, \u2062leading Ramaswamy to criticize her lack of foreign policy wisdom.<\/p>\n<p>Ramaswamy pointed out \u2062that both Joe Biden and Haley were unable \u2064to name three provinces in eastern Ukraine where they \u200dpropose sending American troops to fight. He highlighted the fact that while Haley may advocate \u200dfor sending troops, she does not \u200beven know the names of the provinces she wants to fight for. The camera captured Haley&#8217;s blank expression during this exchange, further \u2064emphasizing the point Ramaswamy\u2062 was making.<\/p>\n<p>However, Haley eventually responded to Ramaswamy&#8217;s challenge and was \u2063able to name Donetsk, Luhansk, and Crimea. It is important to note that Crimea is no \u2063longer part \u2062of Ukraine since it was annexed by Russia\u2063 in 2014. This response by Haley incited fellow\u2063 presidential candidate Chris Christie to come\u2062 to her defense, accusing Ramaswamy\u200d of attempting to question Haley&#8217;s intelligence with his question.<\/p>\n<p>Ramaswamy&#8217;s \u2064criticism of Haley&#8217;s knowledge and \u200bunderstanding of the conflict in Ukraine raises important \u200cconcerns about the\u200d qualifications and competency of presidential candidates. \u2062Foreign policy is a crucial aspect of the presidency,\u2062 and candidates should possess \u2063the necessary knowledge and expertise to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wholesale-used-car-prices-tumbled-in-july\/\" title=\"Used car prices dropped significantly in July.\">make\u200b informed decisions<\/a>. Ramaswamy&#8217;s challenge \u2063highlights\u2063 the \u2062need for candidates to \u2064not only articulate \u2062their\u200b positions but also demonstrate a comprehensive understanding\u200b of the issues they address.<\/p>\n<p>However, it\u2063 is equally\u200d important to approach political debates with fairness and respect. Christie&#8217;s defense of Haley reflects the need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/my-former-friends-have-joined-the-fascists\/\" title=\"My Former Friends Have Joined the Fascists\">avoid personal attacks<\/a> and focus on substantive policy discussions. Political discourse should prioritize a thoughtful exchange of ideas rather than resorting to questioning \u2063an individual&#8217;s\u2063 intelligence or credibility.<\/p>\n<p>The exchange between Ramaswamy and Haley underscores the significance of foreign policy expertise in presidential candidates. As the race for the\u200b presidency continues, voters should carefully consider \u200beach candidate&#8217;s understanding of global affairs and their ability to navigate \u2063complex international conflicts. The challenges\u2064 facing the United States require leaders who possess a deep understanding\u200d of the world, and it is\u200c through debates and \u200ddiscussions like \u200cthese that voters \u2064can assess the candidates&#8217; qualifications.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Vivek Ramaswamy&#8217;s challenge to Nikki Haley regarding her knowledge of eastern Ukraine\u200b exposed\u2063 a potential gap in her understanding of foreign policy. This exchange\u200d highlights \u200cthe\u2062 importance \u200dof candidates having\u2062 the necessary expertise to make informed decisions on critical issues. However, it is essential to approach \u2062political \u200bdebates with fairness and respect, avoiding personal attacks and focusing on substantive\u200d discussions. As the \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/will-hurd-says-he-recognizes-he-is-a-dark-horse-candidate-in-2024-race\/\" title=\"Hurd acknowledges being an unexpected contender in 2024.\">presidential race unfolds<\/a>, voters should carefully \u2063evaluate each candidate&#8217;s \u200cforeign policy experience and understanding \u200dto make informed choices for \u2062the nation&#8217;s leadership.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy sparked social media frenzy by challenging fellow Republican candidate Nikki Haley during the primary debate. Amidst a discussion on America&#8217;s involvement in Ukraine&#8217;s conflict with Russia, Ramaswamy urged Haley, a former U.S. ambassador to the UN, to identify three provinces<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2093,"featured_media":2118193,"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":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2118192","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"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\/2118192","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\/2093"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2118192"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2118192\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2118193"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2118192"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2118192"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2118192"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}