Former 2024 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy endorses Kevin Virgil, who is primarying Rep. Randy Feenstra in Iowa's Fourth Congressional District. Virgil is praised for his stance on reining in the federal bureaucracy and requiring warrants for surveillance of Americans' communications. Feenstra voted against an amendment to the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act (RISAA) that would have provided more privacy protections.
Key Points
Virgil is an outsider and a patriot according to Ramaswamy
Feenstra's vote against the Biggs amendment to RISAA is criticized by Virgil and others
There is discontent with the Republican delegation's actions related to FISA 702
Pros
Kevin Virgil is endorsed for his stance on reining in the federal bureaucracy
Virgil supports requiring warrants for surveillance of Americans' communications
Cons
Rep. Randy Feenstra voted against an amendment to provide more privacy protections for Americans