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Ramaswamy Compares Newsom to Segregationist Wallace Amid Protests

6/11/2025

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During a fiery Fox News appearance, Vivek Ramaswamy drew a striking parallel between California Governor Gavin Newsom and segregationist George Wallace, accusing both of defying federal authority. He cautioned that Newsom's presidential aspirations could meet the same fate as Wallace's, as immigration protests erupt in Los Angeles, highlighting the tension surrounding Trump's federal response.

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During a fiery Fox News appearance, Vivek Ramaswamy drew a striking parallel between California Governor Gavin Newsom and segregationist George Wallace, accusing both of defying federal authority. He cautioned that Newsom's presidential aspirations could meet the same fate as Wallace's, as immigration protests erupt in Los Angeles, highlighting the tension surrounding Trump's federal response.