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Vivek Ramaswamy’s policy on sanctuary cities

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Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

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Vivek Ramaswamy’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 21hrs ago

Vivek Ramaswamy voters

Answer: No

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,187 voters that have pledged to vote for Vivek Ramaswamy in the 2028 Presidential election.

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Very strongly agree

No, and we should ban the use of sanctuary cities

Ramaswamy would likely strongly agree with banning sanctuary cities altogether, as he has advocated for strict immigration enforcement and has criticized local governments that defy federal immigration law. His rhetoric and policy proposals have often called for eliminating sanctuary policies. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No

Ramaswamy has stated that sanctuary cities should not receive federal funding, aligning with the Trump administration's stance and broader Republican policy. He has argued that federal funds should not support jurisdictions that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, and all federal funding is unconstitutional

While Ramaswamy is critical of federal overreach, he does not generally argue that all federal funding is unconstitutional. His opposition is more targeted at sanctuary cities rather than a blanket opposition to federal funding. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, but fine companies that employ illegal immigrants

While Ramaswamy supports strict penalties for those who employ illegal immigrants, he would still oppose federal funding for sanctuary cities. He would likely see this answer as insufficiently strong against sanctuary policies. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes but decrease the amount of sanctuary cities.

Ramaswamy would likely disagree with continuing to fund sanctuary cities in any form, even with the goal of decreasing their number. He has called for ending sanctuary policies, not merely reducing them. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

Vivek Ramaswamy has consistently opposed sanctuary cities, arguing that they undermine federal immigration law and public safety. He has called for strict enforcement of immigration laws and has criticized policies that provide protections or incentives for undocumented immigrants. Therefore, he would strongly disagree with providing federal funding to sanctuary cities. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No

Importance: More Important

Reference: “WASHINGTON — Slamming the Obama administration for failing to penalize cities that shield illegal immigrants, congressional Repu...” ‐nytimes.com

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Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 8,936 voters that identify as Republican.

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