Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican presidential candidate from Ohio, joined 'The Story' to offer his plan to return U.S. hostages taken by Hamas and defend Israel.
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy told FOX News on Thursday the United States must exhibit strength toward the war in the Holy Land while utilizing a pledge of no direct military involvement to stave off greater consequences for America while supporting Israel's right to exist. Ramaswamy said the current U.S. posture is leading toward a potential repeat of the same 'mistakes' made in Iraq war, which he said lacked 'clearly defined objectives.
Israeli officials recently called for the resignation of U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres, after the former Portuguese prime minister claimed it is important to recognize that Hamas' attacks 'did not happen in a vacuum' and that Palestinians have been subjected to five decades of 'suffocating occupation.' On 'The Story,' Ramaswamy said returning U.S. hostages taken by Hamas is top priority.
Ramaswamy underlined that Hamas is not trustworthy but may be 'sending a signal' in terms of potential hostage releases, saying there is a reasonable path forward for the United States to wield simply the threat of overwhelming force to get its way. .'hey have released at least two hostages at a time. Use that same pattern to be able to get more out against the backdrop of knowing that the U.S. will not engage militarily here.' he said. 'To the contrary, if you hit U.S.
Ramaswamy said that either way, direct military confrontation with Tehran is not in the United States' interest. He reiterated that an American pledge against military engagement -- so long as actions such as hostage releases are taken -- is in the nation's best domestic interests as well as defending Israel. The candidate went on to suggest such tactics could also be used as potential blueprints for ultimate withdrawal of U.S. forces from Syria and Iraq. 'The $6.
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