Staff Reports
The highly anticipated Republican presidential debate took an unexpected turn when the Republican National Committee Chairwoman, Ronna McDaniel, reportedly let her true feelings show about candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. Reports surfaced that McDaniel referred to Ramaswamy as “desperate” and even went as far as calling him an “asshole” during the heated debate in Miami, Florida. However, the RNC swiftly denied the allegations, stating that McDaniel did not make any disparaging comments about Ramaswamy.
Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy called out Ronna McDaniel, chairwoman of the RNC.
"We've become a party of losers," Ramaswamy said, followed by a suggestion to have Tucker Carlson, Elon Musk, and Joe Rogan moderate the debate.pic.twitter.com/ApLJfNIiGs
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It’s unclear when McDaniel allegedly made these fiery remarks, but Ramaswamy didn’t hold back either, as he took a jab at McDaniel during his opening statement, where he invited her to resign, claiming that the GOP has become “a party of losers” under her leadership. He highlighted the series of losses in recent elections and called for accountability within the party.
Ramaswamy also criticized the RNC’s choice of debate moderator, expressing that the panel should have included personalities such as Tucker Carlson, Joe Rogan, and Elon Musk to engage more GOP voters. The contentious back-and-forth between Ramaswamy and others on stage reportedly led to boos from McDaniel, according to sources in the audience.
Following the debate, Ramaswamy and McDaniel seemed to engage in a spirited exchange, with a video showing the candidate in a heated discussion with someone in the first row of the audience. The tension between McDaniel and Ramaswamy was palpable, with sources describing McDaniel as being in “complete MELTDOWN mode over Vivek.”
The clash between McDaniel and Ramaswamy has added an extra layer of drama to the already intense primary race. As the Republican presidential candidates continue to spar, the divisions within the party are becoming more apparent, setting the stage for a contentious and lively campaign season.
