Bream, on Fox News Sunday, pointed out that Ramaswamy had refrained from directly attacking Trump and had even suggested that he might pardon him if elected President. She also mentioned the potential federal charges Trump could face in connection with the events of January 6th.
Bream reminded Ramaswamy that he had previously criticized Trump following the January 6th riot, and questioned why he and other candidates were now defending him. She pressed him on whether he was concerned about the backlash he would receive if he were to criticize Trump's behavior.
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Ramaswamy maintained that he had been consistent in his stance, stating that while he would have made different judgments than Trump, he did not believe bad judgment equated to a crime.
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Bream pointed out that in a primary race, candidates must convince voters to choose them over their competitors, implying that Ramaswamy's defense of Trump may hinder his chances.
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