Vivek Ramaswamy's Foreign Policy Plans 'Criminally Stupid,' Fox News Pundit Says They Are 'Utterly Disqualifying'

Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy found his foreign policy approach harshly criticized by Marc Thiessen, a pundit for Fox News and columnist for the Washington Post. Thiessen labeled Ramaswamy’s plans as “criminally stupid” and “utterly disqualifying.”

What Happened: Thiessen’s critique was in response to an article in The American Conservative, authored by Ramaswamy. The presidential candidate outlined his strategies for managing the Russia-Ukraine conflict and U.S.-China relations, which Thiessen blasted on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Thiessen particularly objected to Ramaswamy’s intention to accept Russian control over the occupied territories, halt Ukraine’s NATO candidacy in return for Russia breaking off its military alliance with China, and cease sanctions to reintegrate Russia into the global market. The goal behind this plan, as Ramaswamy sees it, is to make Russia a strategic counterbalance to China’s aspirations in East Asia.

Ramaswamy’s approach to the Russia-Ukraine conflict was met with negative reactions from his fellow GOP presidential contenders during a recent debate. GOP hopeful Nikki Haley argued that Ramaswamy’s foreign policy was virtually non-existent.

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Thiessen also took issue with Ramaswamy’s position on Taiwan, which he referred to as “Amateur hour.” Ramaswamy had pushed for “strategic clarity” in defending U.S. interests in Taiwan, a departure from the current policy of strategic ambiguity.

Why It Matters: Ramaswamy, an entrepreneur turned politician, has previously proposed unconventional strategies. In June, he suggested that the U.S. should give Xi Jinping “a taste of American exceptionalism” to safeguard Taiwan.

His unconventional foreign policy proposals seem to be causing friction within his party and raising questions about his suitability as a potential nominee.

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