GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy was interrupted by a protester at a campaign event on Monday, 10 July, who told him that “Republicans are raping people.”<br /><br />Kayla Crist, of Stanwood, Iowa, shouted “protect our women” as the 2024 candidate spoke at an event in Ottumwa.<br /><br />A small group of people attempted to get the protester to leave, but Mr Ramaswamy invited her back to engage with him on the subjects of abortion and rape.<br /><br />“Let’s actually applaud her for the courage, coming into a room and asking a question even though we don’t agree on everything,” Mr Ramaswamy continued.