In an exclusive interview with Breitbart News, former 2024 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy suggested that individuals on the “so-called far left might find greater, if not a home, at least some comfort in the policies put forward by Republicans” rather than those of the Democratic Party.

Breitbart News spoke with Ramaswamy at the Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago on Thursday afternoon, just before the final evening of the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC).

Breitbart News questioned the America First advocate about his perspective on the contrast between the lukewarm Democratic protests seen at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in July and the intense protests that have continued throughout the week at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

They inquired about what these differing levels of protest might signify for the Democratic Party.

“Look, I think what it means for the left is that many people who are in the so-called far-left may actually find a greater, if not home, at least comfort in the policies offered by Republicans: To economically lift up the plight of Americans who are suffering, to stay out of World War III,” Ramaswamy said. “I think that’s something that I hope that many of the people protesting out there who say they are anti-war — if you want to stay out of World War III, vote for the guy who actually kept us out of wars during his four years in office.”

Ramaswamy perceives a more profound shift occurring within the American political scene, where Trump’s policies have the potential to resonate with individuals who had previously never thought about supporting him.

“I see it as a remixing of the political landscape, Nick. I just don’t think it’s about Republicans versus Democrats. I think it’s deeper than that,” he said. “I think America First can interestingly pull in a lot of people who never knew they would’ve voted for Trump, but actually, you know what, even if they didn’t last time, we can still bring them along this time around. That’s actually what I think it shows.”

On a different topic, Ramaswamy pointed out that fences had been put up around the security perimeter of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) to shield delegates from protesters. He challenged the party to implement similar measures for the country to safeguard its citizens.

“If the Democratic Party cares as much about keeping their own protesters out of their own convention as they do now, [if they] can translate that to keeping people out of the country, from entering illegally, our border crisis would be solved,” he said. “They’re building walls here. They’re making arrests for people who break the law. Well, do that in the rest of the country, not just to protect your delegates at your convention, but to protect our own citizens. And, if so, I would applaud them, but the fact of the matter is they aren’t, and that’s why we need a new president.”