Vivek Ramaswamy calls for ‘colorblind meritocracy,’ slams ‘victim mentality’ in tense exchange

Vivek Ramaswamy calls for ‘colorblind meritocracy,’ slams ‘victim mentality’ in tense exchange

Vivek Ramaswamy, campaigning for the Republican nomination, engaged in a heated debate with a young African-American woman on systemic racism. He asserted America’s historical greatness despite its flaws and emphasized personal effort over systemic barriers in achieving success, arguing for a colorblind meritocracy.