Ramaswamy Says Trump Showed ‘Bad Judgment’ in Jan. 6 Case, Not Criminal Behavior

Ramaswamy Says Trump Showed ‘Bad Judgment’ in Jan. 6 Case, Not Criminal Behavior
Entrepreneur and political activist Vivek Ramaswamy speaks during the Vision 2024 National Conservative Forum at the Charleston Area Convention Center in Charleston, South Carolina, on March 18, 2023. Logan Cyrus/AFP via Getty Images
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Republican 2024 presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy offered a mixed defense of former President Donald Trump’s actions on Jan. 6, 2021, saying Mr. Trump’s “bad judgment” that day should not be treated as a crime.

Last week, Mr. Trump indicated he could be facing criminal charges in connection to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. In an interview with Fox News on Sunday, Mr. Ramaswamy was asked for his perspective on the potential criminal case against Mr. Trump and why he hasn’t used the moment to attack his primary opponent.