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His disillusionment with the legislative process convinced him that reform through Congress was unlikely; he expressed admiration for Western constitutional ideals but saw the "invisible fist" of the administrative state as the root cause of national decline. This realization led him to explore alternative paths—initially considering a Senate run—and ultimately to the decision to seek the presidency.
The Broken System: A Root Cause Analysis
Vivek laid out his critique of the American political and economic systems. He highlighted the failures of the legislative process, which most Americans are oblivious to, emphasizing that most legislation passed is unread and unvetted. “The ultimate bureaucracy,” he said, “is the administrative state, which saps our freedoms and vitality.”