United States: Former President Donald Trump launched an attack on Republican rival Vivek Ramaswamy over the weekend, accusing him of being a fake supporter and a traitor to the MAGA movement. The scathing remarks were posted on Trumps social media platform Truth Social, which is the first time he has directly targeted Ramaswamy.Trump campaign advisers told CNN that Ramaswamys recent campaign tactics were perceived as dishonest and disrespectful. The former president fueled the fire with his Truth Social post, claiming Ramaswamy had begun disguising his support with deceitful campaign tricks. He urged his followers not to be duped by Ramaswamy and to instead cast their votes for him.Ramaswamy triggers TrumpThe catalyst for Trumps outburst appears to be a series of moves by Ramaswamy. The Indian-American presidential candidate, who had previously avoided criticizing Trump and even complimented him on the campaign trail, posted a photo on microblogging platform X (formerly Twitter) showcasing supporters wearing Save Trump, vote Vivek T-shirts. Further, Ramaswamy gave an interview to NBC News which angered Trump and his team. In the interview, Ramaswamy repeatedly referred to Trump as wounded, claiming an advantage over the veteran politician due to a lack of legal and political baggage. This subtle jab, according to a Trump adviser, did not go unnoticed. Hes been making slights at the former president, and we have noticed, the adviser said. If you poke the bear, the bear will bite back.Despite Trumps fiery response, his team maintains they are unconcerned about Ramaswamys popularity in Iowa, a key battleground state in the Republican primaries. The coming weeks will be critical for both candidates, as they explore the political landscape and attempt to win over voters in the crucial early contests.
