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Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for Ohio governor, is navigating a surge of racism from the right as he campaigns; at a Cincinnati town hall he did not name taunts but acknowledged broad bigotry on the right, reinforcing his anti-woke branding amid a polarized GOP landscape.
Vivek Ramaswamy won the Ohio GOP governor nomination and will face Amy Acton, while Sherrod Brown advances toward an Ohio Senate race against Jon Husted; in Indiana, seven GOP state senators who opposed Trump’s redistricting faced Trump-endorsed challengers, and most were defeated, underscoring Trump’s ongoing influence in the GOP.
Vivek Ramaswamy won the Republican nomination for Ohio governor in unofficial results, defeating Casey Putsch and advancing to a November contest against Democrat Amy Acton. Backed by Trump, Ramaswamy leverages name recognition and a national profile, while Acton runs on affordability and public-health experience from the Covid era. Ohio’s term-limited governor’s seat is up, and the general election is expected to be competitive amid lingering Covid-era politics.
Vivek Ramaswamy won the Republican nomination for Ohio governor in the primary and will face Democrat Amy Acton in November, with Gov. DeWine term-limited. The field tightened after Dave Yost dropped out and Jim Tressel didn’t run; Ramaswamy defeated Casey Putsch. Acton had no challengers. In fundraising, Ramaswamy reported about $30 million cash on hand (roughly $5 million raised in Q1 2026 plus a $25 million self-loan) while Acton had about $3 million on hand after raising $5.1 million. Vice President JD Vance said he voted for Ramaswamy.
Vivek Ramaswamy won the Ohio Republican primary for governor, defeating Casey Putsch; Amy Acton earned the Democratic nomination, with Heather Hill removed from the ballot. Ramaswamy will run with Rob McColley and Acton with David Pepper. The general election is expected to be close in a state that hasn’t elected a Democratic governor in 20 years, aided by Ramaswamy’s large fundraising and early ad push.
Vivek Ramaswamy's family bodyguard, Justin Salsburey, was arrested on federal drug trafficking charges involving counterfeit pills sent to Ramaswamy's Ohio home. Salsburey, employed by a private security firm, was removed from the security detail after the charges surfaced, and he had previously passed background checks and drug tests.
Strive Inc., founded by Vivek Ramaswamy as an 'anti-woke' asset manager, has seen its stock surge due to its pivot to Bitcoin holdings, merger activities, and retail investor interest, making it one of the largest Bitcoin treasuries and attracting attention on social media platforms.
In Virginia's governor race, Ramaswamy campaigns with Earle-Sears, highlighting his brief role in Trump's DOGE federal workforce cuts, which Democrats criticize as harmful to Virginia jobs, amid Trump's absence from the campaign.
The Ohio Conference of Teamsters endorsed Republican Vivek Ramaswamy for governor, marking a shift of labor unions towards the Republican side in Ohio, and signaling a potential realignment in political endorsements ahead of the 2024 elections.
President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to eliminate daylight saving time, citing its inconvenience and cost. Supported by advisers Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, the proposal contrasts with a 2022 Senate bill advocating for permanent daylight saving time, backed by Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr., and Sen. Marco Rubio. The Trump campaign has not clarified whether the goal is to abolish or make daylight saving time permanent.
President-elect Donald Trump has expressed support for eliminating daylight saving time, calling it inconvenient and costly. His Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, also advocates for this change. While Trump previously supported making daylight saving time permanent, he now favors its abolition. Any changes would require congressional approval, and similar legislation has been considered in recent years.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), plan to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget by 2026. Their strategy includes firing federal employees, reducing regulations, and potentially eliminating entire agencies. They aim to target expired federal spending, relocate agencies, and conduct audits for savings. Despite skepticism about the feasibility of their plans, they promise transparency and public involvement in identifying wasteful spending. The initiative is set to disband by July 4, 2026, but they anticipate completing their goals sooner.
Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk criticized the SEC after a federal appeals court overturned the agency's approval of Nasdaq's board diversity rules, labeling the SEC as a 'weaponized' institution. The court's decision, favoring conservative groups, challenges the SEC's regulatory authority and may signal increased scrutiny under the incoming Trump administration. The ruling is part of broader efforts to challenge SEC rules, with Trump's nominee, Paul Atkins, expected to lead a more business-friendly agenda if confirmed.
A federal appeals court has overturned the SEC's approval of Nasdaq's board diversity rules, prompting criticism from Trump allies like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. They argue the SEC is overstepping its authority, with Musk labeling it a politically motivated institution. The decision highlights ongoing conservative efforts to challenge SEC regulations, particularly in the Fifth Circuit. The ruling may influence the SEC's future direction under Trump's nominee, Paul Atkins, who is expected to adopt a business-friendly approach. Critics warn that weakening the SEC could harm U.S. capital markets.
Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk, along with other Trump allies, criticized the SEC after a federal appeals court overturned the regulator's approval of Nasdaq's board diversity rules. The Fifth Circuit Court found the rules inconsistent with federal securities laws, marking another legal setback for the SEC. The decision has sparked further scrutiny of the SEC, with Ramaswamy and Musk suggesting the agency has lost legitimacy. The ruling may influence the SEC's future direction under Trump's pick, Paul Atkins, who is expected to adopt a business-friendly approach.