What a refreshing thing to see in politics. A man that has the guts (and space) to eloquently say what the many are thinking.
Sounds simple, yet hardly seen.
Vivek Ramaswamy was a Republican presidential candidate.
He became an overnight sensation in the realms of Twitter and beyond. He has now gracefully pulled out of the Presidential race to support Donald Trump.
But what made him our Chad of the Week is how he has dealt with provocation and controversy in the last few weeks.
It was like watching Neo dodging all those bullets.
Exhibit A: The man took a classic bait attempt by a Washington Post reporter and flipped it on its head.
Here’s where Vivek shows his Chad energy.
The WaPo journo asks him “if he rejects White Supremacy”. Vivek starts off with the expected “of course I condemn any form of vicious racial discrimination”.
But he then takes a sharp turn and challenges the very premise of the question.
He suggests that the real issue isn’t what the reporter implies, but rather the institutionalized racial discrimination baked into systems like affirmative action.
Bold. Chad move.
This isn’t just about throwing shade or making headlines.
Ramaswamy is highlighting a deep-seated issue in American discourse. He’s calling out what he sees as a hypocrisy in the system.
Exhibit B: Vivek is unfazed by 7-Eleven joke
The Babylon Bee (a parody website) made a (somewhat crude) joke with the headline “Trump Promises Vivek an Administration Position Running The White House 7-Eleven”.
Most people were hoping this would enrage the man. And maybe cause some controversy in the Republican camp. But what happened instead?
The man just laughed it off. Chad energy by the gigawatt.
Anyway, whether you agree with him or not, one thing is clear: Vivek Ramaswamy isn’t just playing the game, he’s changing the rules.
And in the world of politics, that’s what makes him our Chad of the Week.
So, hats off to Vivek, for not just walking the walk, but talking the talk in a way that’s got everyone listening.