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politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Protesters Accused of Ramming Ramaswamy's Campaign Vehicle in Iowa

Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign vehicle was involved in a collision in Iowa, with the campaign initially blaming protesters for intentionally ramming the car. However, the police investigation revealed that it was an accident caused by a driver unconnected to the protest. The campaign stood by their initial report, sharing a video of a car honking and flipping off Ramaswamy, but did not have footage of the collision itself. Ramaswamy's remarks on aid for Ukraine had sparked anger among protesters.

via Des Moines Register|

#campaign-vehicle #collision #police-investigation

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Vivek Ramaswamy's Campaign Vehicle Targeted by Protesters in Iowa

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign vehicle was hit by a car in Grinnell while he was in town for a KCCI roundtable discussion. The driver, a 22-year-old from Grinnell, was backing out of a parking spot and accidentally bumped into the campaign vehicle. A video provided by the campaign appears to show the driver flipping off Ramaswamy before the collision. Ramaswamy stated that he supports free speech and peaceful protest but finds physical escalation unacceptable. The driver was charged with "unsafe backing."

via KCCI Des Moines|

#accident #campaign-vehicle #grinnell

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Protesters Target Ramaswamy Campaign Vehicle in Iowa

Protesters hit the campaign vehicle of Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy outside an event in Grinnell, Iowa. A female driver and passenger in a blue Honda Civic yelled expletives at Ramaswamy, gave him the middle finger, and hit the rear end of the parked SUV before driving off. The incident was followed by heckling from other protesters as Ramaswamy entered the coffee house. Ramaswamy engaged with the protesters, expressing his disagreement but also acknowledging their right to free speech. He later condemned violence and emphasized the importance of open debate. Ramaswamy is currently polling in fourth place in Iowa.

via Fox News|

#campaign-vehicle #free-speech #iowa