Vivek Ramaswamy: Trump, Conservatism, Nationalism, Immigration, and War | Lex Fridman Podcast #445

Lex interviews Vivek Ramaswamy, a conservative politician and entrepreneur. The interview explores Ramaswamy's political beliefs, focusing on his conservative vision for America, his criticisms of both progressivism and bureaucracy, his views on immigration, his approach to the military-industrial complex, his proposed solutions for the war in Ukraine and the rising tensions with China, and his perspective on the 2020 election. Ramaswamy's central theme throughout the interview is his belief in dismantling the "nanny state," advocating for a reduction in government spending, a smaller bureaucracy, and a stronger emphasis on self-governance. He argues that these reforms are essential for reviving the ideals upon which America was founded.