After the GOP debate, Republicans criticized Vivek Ramaswamy for his combative demeanor. Ramaswamy attacked Nikki Haley and Chris Christie, calling Haley a "fascist" and likening her campaign video to a "woke Dylan Mulvaney Bud Light ad." His GOP rivals retaliated against him, and strategists contend that his actions prove he is an insincere presidential candidate. Ramaswamy lacks Trump's personal warmth and humor. He made refuted statements during the debate, including claiming the Capitol attack was "an inside job" and that "Big Tech stole the 2020 election." Ramaswamy is behind in early states compared to Trump, DeSantis, and Haley.