JUST IN: Vivek Ramaswamy Visits Kensington, Philadelphia, Speaks To Residents About Homeless Crisis
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- čas přidán 19. 06. 2023
- In videos released to social media 2024 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy visits the Kensington section of Philadelphia, and discusses the homelessness and drug crises with residents.
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I appreciate Vivek getting on the ground with people and asking first hand what they need. I love his proaction and no nonesense approach.
@vdebbiemartin I agree, it's different. I remember when Obama said when he was running for POTUS that he would join folks personally in a march. But as POTUS he never showed up to the protest. They always do things differently when they want the job.
@@requiemheidireprisal7824 I really don't care if they showed up for protest, their job is to set the policies and ensure citizens and the country are in good shape. As a President you need tight security from internal and external forces that won't hesitate to attack and cant march in with people that easily.
@@winiphoo8802 I don't really care one bit what you said. He's designed to be a man of the people. Not some hermit who hides in his ivory tower. It is why our leaders live in a bubble where they've made up the gun free zones as a perfect example. Go and waste somebody else's time.
Trump has done the same.
But bravo Vivek!
He’s exploited these people for views! I promise he walked away and will never do anything to help people in this condition
Vivek is brilliant. The more I see of him, the more I like him.
He doesn't have any answers. Those people living in tents? That's not civilization. Show me one Executive Order on Ramaswamy's list that is going to help them.
@@user-zg9oo5bj4f you probably think biden is a genius. So show yourself….out
He couldn’t fill a whole hour video because it’s a very tiny portion of the neighborhood!
@@lovesgucci1 I hope others have the same reaction I did. Ramaswamy's campaign has been fueled by arrogance. He's going to shut down the FBI, he's going to take on the Chinese Communist Party, he's going to send armed troops to protect the southern border. Now he's met a problem he can't threaten and pretend he solved it. Donald Trump didn't make threats his first year in office, but when Nancy Pelosi and the press corp turned against him, he changed. Ramaswamy is on the same path.
HE comes from a whole country that has even worse problems 😭😭😐 of poverty , homelessness,lawlessness and drugs with open defecation in the streets, women and girls being pulled off public transportation then raped and burned alive 😭-why isn't he over there fixing those same problems with his 'brilliant ' mind? 😮😢
if you are 37, have two young kids and worth more than half a billion, you don't do this unless you care for something bigger. much bigger.
Like your ego? Most people would start with some smaller public service elected office. How does some kid say I want to be president of the world's largest economy with no political experience. Grownup will not and should not take him seriouslyl.
@@MrMelomalo The kid is running at 10% in the polls ahead of a VP, a Governer and a Senator. Actually, a lot of grownups, white ones, are taking him very seriously. Little minds will never understand the bigger things in this world.
@@MrMelomaloyou’re literally describing the American dream. A kid can say I want to be president when I grow up and actually be president if they work hard enough. Stop down playing it as “ego”
@@steveablet4041 You can say it but if you are truly serious you build a legacy of public service through elected office. Because he has no experience and no record governing, he's just the flavor of the month blowing smoke.
@@MrMelomalo I guess you was thinking the same thing about Trump when he shows up for the firt time right?
Or maybe, you just a fan of the girl from the breakfast club and you got in your feeling cause Vivek wasn't the class president in the 6th grade.
Grow up and learn that life is not an straight path buddy. Vivek got a plan and the energy to do it, your guys has problems and a gossip addiction.
Thank you, Vivek. This is the neighborhood my dad and uncles grew up in during the 1930’s. My paternal grandfather immigrated from Scotland and the entire family owned homes on Helen Street from the 1920’s to the 1970’s. It makes me sad what has happened to such a wonderful working class neighborhood. Thank you for going there and talking with the people.
When’s the last time you been there?
That's where I grew up, it has gotten 100 times more worse. I was born in 1996 and left in 2015. Then go back to see family. The drug problem is sad there.
Grown up here, just got out 2 years ago. It was awful then, and I have to say, no joke, it is absolutely 100x worse. Kenzo is the bud of every 3rd world joke, but it’s really taken shape in just 2 years. Unlike other open air markets in the US, this one is positioned in the center of a residential neighborhood, there is no escaping it.
@@thomascameron6404I am from Detroit, been throughout all the darkest and worst the city has to offer but accidentally winding up in Kensington was a bit shocking.
@@Arthurian. There’s really no comparison to Kensington, it’s so profound, so shocking the first time you see it, it’s hard to even grasp.
I respect him, too!
He's actually pretty good. I think trump will give him a top position if he wins. Dudes doing more than our current president
Dudes doing more than Trump and he does not piss off EVERYONE in town. So why should he be VP now?
He isnt DOING anything but interviews, desperate for recponition😂 you people are gullible a.f.
Has anyone ever seen Trump visit a place like this? He's usually seen passing out hamburgers somewhere in middle class neighborhood's, at least this guy's willing to get his feet dirty!
Yes
Trump has no business running. He trashed his own Vice President for refusing to follow an admitted (by his lawyer, John Eastman, an unconstitutional scheme. He disgraced the office.
Watch yourself out there Vivek. Keep your head on a swivel. I live in Philly. 70+ years of Democrat rule. But people are either to stupid or there on the take to make changes. I lived here my whole life. 55 years and the more liberal they have gotten the worse the city has become.👍
You nailed it & they keep voting democrat, Philly has become a total sh*thole! I moved from there to the suburbs 16 years after, best decision I’ve ever had!
You do know he has security, right?
@@johnsondoeboy2772 yeah I know but the zombies crowd up in masses in that wasteland. 👍👍👍
@@lori9204 I live in South Philly. It's not to bad yet where I live. I remember growing up here how safe it used to be. But the guys who took care of the neighborhood got runned out from the FBI. Lol!!! 👍👍👍
@@edr.3229 did you see where they tore down some of the row homes over by 95 and are building condos going for 300+ k. Catch up with Philly Captain.
Vivek is an inspiration and the embodiment of the American dream. He has a plan and is what we need in the White House to bring back the sanity to this country. Vivek Ramaswamy for President 2024!!!
AN IMMIGRUNT? HELL NO!!!!!
Vivek is not an immigrant. He was born and raised in Cincinnati OH and just as American as you and I. Educate youself before spewing off misinformation.
Thankyou Vivek!
Nice work Vivek...my choice for V.P.
Viki surprises me everytime
I moved from South Jersey to Florida 10 years ago because these drug issues were spreading to NJ fast. Best decision ever, Desantis being governor is a plus
Best governor in the country!
he sees MFG facilites now wastelands THAT'S THE PROBLEM, NO GOOD JOBS, NO INDEPENDENCE=SECURITY=VOICE in the world, 330000000+ American's can't all own a retail store/sm. business, hot dog stands across America. Why is china actually doing well they have their and ours, and they have not NIXED ANYTHING. in fact they know fake "green" fake climate is bogus so they built 200 additional coal processing plants for our coal and we will have to buy it. ...
but gee let's be activist for what's in someone's pants and infringe on real women and take drugs and definitely for criminals... If WE protested every day for ALL OUR industries and mfg back w OUR infrastructure dollars We'd get them back.
I'm from Bucks County and had to move to Lee County, Florida. I prefer Bucks County. It's a Third World Country down here
@@lori9204 No, I disagree with you there. The best Governor, the Founding Father's Governor, is Kristi Noem. When the country began to lockdown because of the pandemic. Kristie Noem said quote, ''WHERE, in the Constitution does it give me the authority to tell you to close down your business? And where in the Constitution does it give me the power to order you to self-quarantine?''
ONE governor out of 50 followed the constitution. And there use to be a time, when we use to value that. That's how much we've changed.
Wow! This is so heartwarming to see Vivek reach out to this group of citizens! Bless you Vivek 2024!!!
You are literally educating yourself on the world and people's mentality. This will allow you to evaluate your options on a more realistic basis. There are some core behavioral issues I think you are starting to see.
No he’s not! It’s a very tiny portion of a neighborhood in the city. He’s just exploiting people for a photo-op
he alrewady knows about this-everybody does. Lets not act like we are morally elevated because we understand common sense problems.
Life is hard I hope these people make it
Heard him mention coming to Kensington and had to fact check it. Happy to say he definitely my #1 contender for President.
I hope you go far.
Just got finished listening to RFK Jr's inspiring peace speech he made earlier tonight and now I'm watching Vivek go and again go someplace and see for himself the conditions of an area that leaders from both parties won't go around and talk with homeless people to hear their opinions on what needs to be done! So important to do! Both of them are doing things the political status quo would never do and don't like them doing. Keep it up!
I don’t vote democrat. But I would vote for RFK.
Vivek is the truth! I really want to see him become president
Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus? I want Jesus to give you this week's winning Lotto numbers.
What PRESIDENT LET ALONE HUMAN BEING DOES THIS!!!!! VIVEK IS THE ONE!!!
What do you mean? Barack Obama was a community organizer in Chicago, both before and after Harvard Law School. Obama didn't have a film crew and security guards.
@@user-zg9oo5bj4f Obama wasnt a candidate for president when he was organizing either so of course no guards. Vivek is trying to be observant but I guess in your mind, him not having a film crew and guards while on a presidential campaign would get him more "cred", which is bullshit.
I DONT BUY THIS GUYS NOTHING
I drive through to go to work 🤷♀️
Thank you Vivek. America doesn't know how bad we need you!
Vivek 2024
This is a good man.❤
I'm voting for him
This man is really getting it! Great job.
Thank you for loving our country. This had to be heartbreaking and maddening.
You be careful out there...those are the mean streets...
Vivek is the real deal!
He is wise enough to recognize that simply working to amass wealth alone would leave him short of being fulfilled, which comes from the work itself and thereby making a difference in the lives of others. He has a vision for America with Godly principles.
🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️VIVEK 2024❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🎉🎉🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
We need young leaders like Vivek than old people
This is how you win. Go to the people, where they are.
Yes! The more I see him the more I like him!!
Forbes should be commended for consistently showing original material rather than editorials.
He would be an incredible president
it's heartbreaking so see these types of videos, knowing this is the current reality in American right now. How have we allowed this to happen.
Vivek 2024🙏🏻❤️🇺🇸
If all our leaders were this real, a lot of problems we have in the USA would just go away.
Better than Trump, hands down!! Vivek 2024.
This guy wont win the Presidency but would make a good VP. He should have job in the next administration either way.
He wouldnt make a good VP either.
@@QuatMan He's already better than Kamala Harris, Mike Pence, Joe Biden, Dick Cheney, Al Gore, Dan Quayle, George Bush.... WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT, MAN?
@@hxhdfjifzirstc894 He is better than Kamala. Everyone is better than her. He isnt better than anyone else....just more obnoxious and weird looking. Glad his polls are still so low🤣
@@hxhdfjifzirstc894and say it Trump
Nah I want him as President not Dump
My man got balls. Visiting Zombieland.
BleSsingszzZz To Vivek 2024
Thanks we-wake !!
Reparations!, that will keep them happy!, oh, and free drugs!
I'll never forget driving down Kensington, thinking I was seeing a woman cradling a child on the sidewalk, only to realize she was shooting this person up in the neck area. That was 7 years ago. There's absolutely no hope for this area.
So true..
Vivek 2024! 🇺🇸
Let us help our hurting people who are fighting drug addiction with Jesus Christ, then giving them jobs, accommodation + proper prime education, so they can start their own businesses. Just #Kindness.
Excellent 🙌
He is already qualified for president, just this one visit.
Vivek Ramaswamy 2024
This man needs to be president
This guy has MASSIVE Dennis Reynolds energy.
This guy started from ground proud of you Vivek leaders should learn from him
Don't touch anything.
It's not just the dealers or cartels that are responsible for this. People have to man up and take responsibility for their own actions. There needs to be serious consequences for the user as well as the dealer.
You don't think a life of desperate homelessness with 70% of the day dealing with crippling withdrawals is a serious consequence? Many of these people ended up addicted because of doctors, and no, stopping the usage of the most addictive chemical known to man is not as simple as willpower. These people need help, not the rod.
vivek VP 2024, President 2028!!!
Sad this is what is happening by design to our country!
ppl been addicted since the beginning of time stop acting like this is new.
This is the climate change we should be worried about.
This guy came out of nowhere, I’m very impressed
This is what we need more leaders that want to help the American people
First American I am seeing trying to set right the rot that has set in the down town areas of USA. He is hitting all the right buttons.
Stay safe.
Give him credit for visiting Kensington. I know the place well and they don’t have a pot to piss in. No one cares about Kensington.
He's a very wealthy man. Does he need to run for president to do anything about this? What about this problem where he lives?
I'm pretty sure Vivek won't win, but whoever wins the republican candidacy should definitely get their cabinet's list
Thanks Vivek. It does make me sad to see my hometown in such
a decline.
Good ole Kensington. Place is a hell hole unfortunately
All the democrat party run cities have this in common...
U went to needle park and talked to 4 ppl for 2 mins. Wow ur a hero. Give this guy his sample fyl
He was there for more than 2 minutes dude, it's called editing. Not to mention how often is Philly's mayor there? Or Biden? Or any politician who claims to care? Practically 0.
Respect to Vivek for visiting Kensington , the place is in shambles
City Council of Philly doing such a great job ***hard sarcasm***
Yeah, other candidates might not come down to see these homeless, hope people hear what he said and give him a chance to prove what he said can be acted upon hope he is the cure for the United States.❤Blessings to the leaders of United States that really care for the people instead of funding and promoting wars around the world. ❤
So sad to see human beings living this way, how do they ever get well if no help is available to them? All these Billionaires out there just wasting their money, they need to help these people, come on don’t they fill guilty to have so much and watch these people laying on concrete feeling so sick night after night? Instead of putting vending machines with crack pipes, etc in them come together and build these people some buildings to help them, if you do good with your money you will be much happier, I guarantee it.
Has anyone ever seen Trump visit a place like this? He's usually seen passing out hamburgers somewhere in middle class neighborhood's, at least this guy's willing to get his feet dirty!
The jobs went to China and India Vivek any ideas on how to talk uncle Kumar out of American jobs so these fine Americans can work and get off the streets
politician not scared to go where it matters
2x Choices: RAMASWAMY/KENNEDY or TRUMP/RAMASWAMY =2024!
Love this guy!! He is truly brilliant & so genuine in hopes to make the U.S. great again like Trump!!
We want to see black American candidates
there isn't a single blk candidate who isn't bought out & corrupt-- that's who you want as leader? lol
You went to Kensington, spoke with the homeless and asked them what they wanted😂😂😂. I hope you know that they'll be pushed out by gentrification before they actually get help
Man replied, "More rehab,more shelter,take one step at a time...that put your comment with three "😂" emoji.. that's a sign of infected society and more corrosive as getting triggered yourself from now.
@shubhamdeshbhratar3424 I've been a social worker in Philadelphia for years. I've walked that area and offered actual shelter and recovery. I speak from experience not a youtube reaction
@vahn2g4 you just showed your experience. Thank you for your contribution...
@@vahn2g4
Wolves come in sheepskin
Register to vote for your lives
I wish he would of actually asked the TAX PAYERS that actually live and work there and contribute to society what THEY NEED for their community NOT the drug addicts that come from the nice suburbs and destroy my neighborhood with needles, human feces and trash & then when they get clean they leave and go back to that nice place they came from.
This poor people. Your government has forgotten you. I feel so sick of this administration.
HE'S AT NEEDLE PARK..... MY FAMILY WAS RAISED IN KENSINGTON, PA
Driving from NY to MD wanted to stop in Philly for a cheesesteak. The highway was so polluted and congested a random fire just broke out, lol. The sky was so polluted unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Just clouds of pollution. Filth doesn’t even begin to describe what Philly is like. I can see how Fetterman got elected. #DemocratCity
I like what hes doing but those people dont typically participate in voting
Courageous ❤
Pull up to India
It’s too dangerous there u mean well but the shootings are SO random and frequent , NOT SAFE DAY OR NIGHT DUDE.
Sounds like Vivek will change the game in the USA. I wonder would fellow Democrats still vote for Biden or someone else of his caliber or worse perhaps. What do you think?
🤍
I want a truth hat
Who is funding his campaign?
He is self-funded, plus an army of small donors. He's not taking money from big donors.
His 600+ million bank account!
@@sonic.gardenMoney that he generated by the sheer dint of hard work and bright intellect. Not by some shady burissma deals, China deals and helped by a VP/ POTUS daddy.
@@seevic9821 yes!
matrix: he is the one
We need Jesus and someone who submits to Him for the rejuvenation of our country
🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻
Jesus ain't got ish on phentanyl
Lol😂😂😂
he picked the dope heads to get answers.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂
Praying for you all! I'm sitting here wishing I could stop drinking soda. I'm going to shut up and prayers for the people with a real struggle.
He tries way too hard to mimic Trump's mannerisms
Lets see biden go there
What the DemocRATS are doing to these people?
How about fix the school system first because they obviously didn't learn anything in school.