David Gergen, a prominent political insider and advisor to four U.S. presidents, passed away at age 83 due to Lewy body dementia, leaving a legacy in politics, punditry, and academia.
Vivek Ramaswamy, a first-time candidate running against Donald Trump in the Republican primary, had previously sought to be part of the Republican National Committee (RNC) and even drafted a convention speech in 2020. However, he never gave the speech and did not donate to Trump or the RNC, despite declaring Trump the "best president of the 21st century." Ramaswamy's current attacks on the RNC and his attempts to position himself as a political outsider highlight his evolving stance and limited political experience.