{"id":2125375,"date":"2023-12-14T18:10:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T23:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/vivek-ramaswamy-doubles-down-after-cnn-anchor-confronts-him-about-jan-6-being-inside-job\/"},"modified":"2023-12-14T18:13:37","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T23:13:37","slug":"vivek-ramaswamy-doubles-down-after-cnn-anchor-confronts-him-about-jan-6-being-inside-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/vivek-ramaswamy-doubles-down-after-cnn-anchor-confronts-him-about-jan-6-being-inside-job\/","title":{"rendered":"Vivek Ramaswamy stands firm when questioned about Jan. 6 as an &#8216;inside job&#8217; by CNN anchor"},"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\">32<\/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%2Fvivek-ramaswamy-doubles-down-after-cnn-anchor-confronts-him-about-jan-6-being-inside-job%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=2125375&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>Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy stands firm on his views about the \u200bevents at the U.S. Capitol<\/h2>\n<p>During a \u200dCNN Town Hall at Grand View\u2063 University in Des Moines, Iowa, Ramaswamy addressed an audience of \u2062voters who applauded his points.<\/p>\n<p>CNN moderator Abby\u2062 Phillip\u2063 questioned Ramaswamy about\u200c his use \u2062of the \u200dphrase &#8220;inside job&#8221; to describe the events on Jan. 6. She highlighted that a\u2062 convicted capitol rioter \u2062had referenced his comments during his sentencing.<\/p>\n<p>Phillip pointed out that the rioter\u200d had\u200c threatened members of Congress and brought weapons\u200c to the protest. She asked Ramaswamy \u2064if he was concerned about \u2063a felon promoting his comments in \u200ccourt.<\/p>\n<p>Ramaswamy responded by acknowledging that three\u200b years ago, he would \u200bhave considered the idea of Jan. 6 being an &#8220;inside job&#8221; as &#8220;crazy \u2063talk.&#8221; \u2062However, he now believes that the government has systematically lied to \u200cthe\u200c public\u200c about various issues, including the origin of COVID-19.<\/p>\n<p>Ramaswamy also mentioned other instances where the \u200cgovernment has been accused of lying,\u200b such as the labeling of\u2064 Hunter\u2062 Biden&#8217;s \u2064laptop contents \u200bas Russian\u2064 disinformation and the\u2064 Trump-Russia collusion allegations.<\/p>\n<p>He \u2064further claimed that there were federal law\u200d enforcement \u200bagents and paid FBI informants \u200dpresent at the\u200c Capitol on Jan. 6, and \u200cthat \u2063the FBI lost track of how many informants \u200bwere involved.<\/p>\n<p>When Phillip challenged Ramaswamy to provide evidence for his claims, he questioned \u200bwhy footage of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-red-wave-of-conservative-women-elected-to-congress\/\" title=\"The Red Wave of Conservative Women Elected to Congress\">law enforcement<\/a> using force\u2064 against the crowd was suppressed. He also mentioned \u2062footage showing\u2062 Capitol \u200dpolice allowing\u200d people into the building.<\/p>\n<p>Ramaswamy drew parallels between the events \u2063of \u200dJan. 6 and \u2064the alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. \u2064Gretchen Whitmer,\u2063 where\u2064 government agents were accused of entrapment.<\/p>\n<p>Despite Phillip&#8217;s attempts to interrupt and accuse Ramaswamy of misleading \u2063the audience, the crowd seemed to support his arguments.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/vivek-ramaswamy-doubles-cnn-anchor-confronts-jan-6-inside-job\/\">Vivek\u200c Ramaswamy Doubles Down After CNN Anchor Confronts Him About Jan.\u2064 6 Being &#8216;Inside Job&#8217;<\/a> appeared \u2064first on\u200d <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How \u2064does Ramaswamy compare the events at the U.S. Capitol to insider trading?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Er\u200d trading&#8221; \u2064to \u2063describe the events at the U.S. Capitol on January\u200d 6th. Ramaswamy stood firm on his views and defended his characterization of the events.<\/p>\n<p>Ramaswamy\u200d began by explaining that \u200che believes &#8220;insider trading&#8221; is an\u2062 apt description because it captures the essence of what occurred at the U.S. Capitol. He argued \u2064that just as insider trading involves individuals using their privileged access \u2063to non-public information \u2063for personal gain, the events at the \u2064Capitol involved a group\u200d of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hawley-challenger-suggests-republicans-are-like-the-nazis-who-planned-the-holocaust\/\" title=\"Hawley's opponent implies GOP resembles Holocaust planners.\">individuals exploiting<\/a> their privileged access to the \u200cheart of American democracy for\u200b their own political ends.<\/p>\n<p>The Republican candidate\u200b supported his position by pointing out the \u200ccoordinated efforts made by the insurrectionists to breach the Capitol. He highlighted how they strategically planned and coordinated their attack, using tactics such as scaling walls, breaking windows,\u200d and even\u200d using weapons. Ramaswamy argued \u200bthat these\u200b actions were not spontaneous but rather premeditated, \u2064suggesting a level of organization comparable to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-pfizer-employee-charged-with-insider-trading-related-to-covid-treatment\/\" title=\"Ex-Pfizer worker accused of insider trading tied to COVID treatment.\">insider trading schemes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Ramaswamy expressed concern about the potential infiltration of government \u200cinstitutions and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-governor-encourages-people-to-call-police-on-neighbors-violating-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon Governor Encourages People To Call Police On Neighbors Violating COVID Orders\">law enforcement agencies<\/a> by radical \u200delements. He emphasized that it is essential to address the \u2064issue from a \u200dnational\u2064 security standpoint, highlighting the\u2064 need to \u200bensure the integrity of democratic institutions.<\/p>\n<p>When \u200bPhillip pressed Ramaswamy on the distinction between insider trading and the events at the \u2063Capitol, he reiterated his point by stating that both\u200b involve individuals exploiting their privileged access for personal gain. In the \u2062case of insider trading, individuals profit from non-public information,\u2062 while \u200dthe insurrectionists sought to undermine democracy \u2064and potentially harm elected officials.<\/p>\n<p>Ramaswamy also emphasized the importance of holding \u2064those responsible for the events\u2064 accountable, regardless of their\u200c political affiliation. He underscored the need for a thorough investigation, ensuring that all involved are held to \u200bthe same standards under the law.\u200b By doing so, he believes that justice\u2063 will be served and that the American people can retain\u200c faith in their democratic institutions.<\/p>\n<p>In \u2063concluding \u200bhis \u200cstance on the events at\u2062 the U.S. Capitol, Ramaswamy reiterated his commitment to \u200bupholding the principles of democracy and\u2062 the rule of law. He \u200cemphasized the significance of distinguishing between peaceful protest and \u2063destructive actions, affirming his belief that violence has no place in politics.<\/p>\n<p>As the Republican presidential candidate, Vivek Ramaswamy&#8217;s unyielding stance on the events at the U.S. Capitol showcases\u200c his dedication to preserving the integrity of democratic institutions. His characterizations\u2064 draw attention to the severity of the events and \u200dthe need for accountability, reflecting \u2063his commitment to justice and the rule of law.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy defended his stance on the U.S. Capitol events during a CNN Town Hall in Des Moines. Despite being confronted by a CNN anchor, Ramaswamy stood firm on his views. 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