Summary
Vivek Ramaswamy criticized American culture for prioritizing “normalcy” over excellence, which leads tech companies hiring foreign-born workers over Americans.
In a post on X, he argued that U.S. culture celebrates mediocrity and undervalues nerdiness, hard work, and academic achievement.
His comments sparked backlash across the political spectrum, with critics labeling him out of touch with American culture.
The controversy may jeopardize his standing in the Trump administration.
Wealthy investment banker classist ladder-puller criticizing what he doesn’t understand instead of addressing the actual problems many people face and using his wealth and power to provide and execute solutions. He’s a leach, oligarch, and a demagogue for oppression. People in positions of power should be held to a higher standard, not a lower one.
As an atheist I’m reminded around this time of year of the teachings Jesus had that apply regardless of faith or secularity; like give away all your belongings because material goods are a chain weighing you down. Be compassionate, forgiving, and helpful and good people will reciprocate. Vivek isn’t generous or caring for the people who need help most like prisoners, sick, elderly. He’s a stingy Scrooge who would rather for-profit insurance exist than universal healthcare.