Vivek Ramaswamy Challenges Heritage-Based American Identity

Vivek Ramaswamy, a former Republican presidential candidate, recently spoke at an event in Arizona.

He said that being American should not be about where your family comes from or how long they've been in the country.

Instead, he believes it's about believing in the important ideas that America was founded on, like freedom and equality.

He also said that everyone should be treated fairly based on their skills, not their race.

Some people agree with him, like Mehek Cooke, who said she is American because she follows the laws and respects the culture.

They both think that what matters is how you live and what you believe, not your family's history.