#445 – Vivek Ramaswamy: Trump, Conservatism, Nationalism, Immigration, and War

Listen to this episode from Lex Fridman Podcast on Spotify. Vivek Ramaswamy is a conservative politician, entrepreneur, and author of many books on politics, including his latest titled Truths: The Future of America First.Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep445-sdSee below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript:https://lexfridman.com/vivek-ramaswamy-transcript CONTACT LEX:Feedback - give feedback to Lex: https://lexfridman.com/surveyAMA - submit questions, videos or call-in: https://lexfridman.com/amaHiring - join our team: https://lexfridman.com/hiringOther - other ways to get in touch: https://lexfridman.com/contact EPISODE LINKS:Truths (new book): https://amzn.to/3XPgZJFVivek's X: https://x.com/VivekGRamaswamyVivek's YouTube: https://youtube.com/@VivekGRamaswamyVivek's Instagram: https://instagram.com/vivekgramaswamyVivek's Facebook: https://facebook.com/VivekGRamaswamyVivek's Rumble: https://rumble.com/VivekRamaswamyVivek's LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4e5g0uv Vivek's other books:Woke, Inc.: https://amzn.to/4eqiDqsNation of Victims: https://amzn.to/3Tu4259Capitalist Punishment: https://amzn.to/3XOwi5c SPONSORS:To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:Saily: An eSIM for international travel.Go to https://saily.com/lexBetterHelp: Online therapy and counseling.Go to https://betterhelp.com/lexNetSuite: Business management software.Go to http://netsuite.com/lexGround News: Unbiased news source.Go to https://groundnews.com/lexEight Sleep: Temp-controlled smart mattress.Go to https://eightsleep.com/lex OUTLINE:(00:00) - Introduction(00:51) - Conservatism(04:06) - Progressivism(09:41) - DEI(14:34) - Bureaucracy(21:25) - Government efficiency(36:35) - Education(51:00) - Military Industrial Complex(1:13:18) - Illegal immigration(1:34:52) - Donald Trump(1:56:18) - War in Ukraine(2:07:31) - China(2:18:42) - Will Vivek run in 2028?(2:30:21) - Approach to debates