2026-09-05T23:12:09Z https://njump.me Vivek Ramaswamy https://njump.me/npub1xcqrcclppmxf42sql7vzld0q7vr68uqjugw3wn6r8w6mf3yhegrqc64q4h https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1848818505556094977/bfQ4OO7F.jpg https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1848818505556094977/bfQ4OO7F.jpg https://njump.me/nevent1qqsduzcajefq7qm0egek4dmr8v2l42ct9arc3gu8fhrm8ym9wnu4a8gzyqmqq0rruy8vex42qrlesta4ures0glszt3p6960gvamtdxyjl9qvcylzfx 41 days left. Acton continues to hide.<br/><br/> <img src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HS6rGUNWMAE163S.jpg"> 2026-09-23T17:04:00Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqspcx6w58c5u9r24refuqeqva646wc7qpv5c8urmtetg2cu820q2qczyqmqq0rruy8vex42qrlesta4ures0glszt3p6960gvamtdxyjl9qvup774e A reporter was skeptical that our gas tax suspension would help farmers. Here’s what I told her: we have to do everything we can to bring down costs.<br/><br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/2102782949464707072/vid/avc1/1920x1080/8Jf3p6OZY6PCCvXY.mp4"></video> 2026-09-23T15:31:00Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsyunj2c37fyp9mjxhhup2nwmueqp7r6js8r8walexewe2stygn0jszyqmqq0rruy8vex42qrlesta4ures0glszt3p6960gvamtdxyjl9qvzh7h4x September 10 marks the date in America we remember that we settle our deepest disagreements through peaceful dialogue &amp; debate, never through violence. The Toledo Blade Editorial Board has often criticized my positions through this campaign, but I respect them for standing up for the principle of open debate:<br/><br/>Editorial: Acton debate decision damaging<br/> <br/>THE BLADE EDITORIAL BOARD<br/><br/>An accepted political wisdom and expected candidate conduct has been “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen,” since President Harry S. Truman uttered the phrase during turbulent times in office.<br/><br/>Amy Acton, Democratic nominee for Ohio governor, falls far short of that standard in refusing two debate opportunities against Republican nominee Vivek Ramaswamy, which raises legitimate questions about her political acumen and leadership ability.<br/>The Acton campaign says “Dr. Acton’s focus is on talking with Ohioans, not platforming a scam artist who spreads baseless lies about her and her family.”<br/><br/>Unless Dr. Acton is exceptionally weak, turning down a national debate platform on CNN and a statewide broadcast debate originating in Cincinnati make no political sense.<br/><br/>The Ramaswamy campaign has a massive money advantage. If advertising dominates, Mr. Ramaswamy will be able to steer the issues to his benefit.<br/>A widely seen debate is an equalizer that would negate much of Mr. Ramaswamy’s monetary advantage. It’s an opportunity for the Acton campaign that is only provided because the race is uncommonly close.<br/><br/>If Mr. Ramaswamy is spreading “baseless lies,” Dr. Acton is foolish not to accept the opportunity to turn those claims against him. Moreover, Mr. Ramaswamy is vulnerable on policy proposals covering taxes, spending, consolidation of universities, and grandiose population projections.<br/><br/>But, Mr. Ramaswamy has the heart to lead, the courage to be in the arena that Dr. Acton is missing. It amplifies and validates GOP claims that Dr. Acton is a “quitter” who left the Ohio Department of Health when the coronavirus policies she advocated became controversial.<br/><br/>It may well be that Toledo’s long serving Congressman Marcy Kaptur provided the example Dr. Acton is copying. In 2024, Ms. Kaptur refused to debate Republican Derek Merrin in a forum proposed by The Blade and Buckeye Broadband, also claiming to be the victim of “lies” in campaign commercials.<br/><br/>We found that to be a highly disappointing blemish on Representative Kaptur’s record, but it is far less serious shortcoming for one member of a 435 person legislative body than it is for the chief executive of a massive state like Ohio.<br/><br/>Ohio’s next governor will well understand the sign on President Truman’s desk, “the buck stops here.” Some very tough decisions await whoever voters make governor.<br/><br/>Dr. Acton raises serious doubt about her ability to not only handle the pressure of those big decisions but also to use the bully pulpit of her office to build public support for her proposals.<br/>If Amy Acton doesn’t have the skill set to handle a debate, she should never have run for governor of Ohio. 2026-09-10T17:31:36Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsd3778zressv3lkutyww9g657vam95zulfezn6hxm8dzuu68qk74szyqmqq0rruy8vex42qrlesta4ures0glszt3p6960gvamtdxyjl9qvctyhkm <br/><br/> <img src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HRdBcuzbwAAT_b_.jpg"> 2026-09-05T12:37:22Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqstnqrku7tj6vf6mtdpfzn56wkmztyaxkd7fycxfphxs8zvzxjzpuczyqmqq0rruy8vex42qrlesta4ures0glszt3p6960gvamtdxyjl9qv2dqa7m Compares law enforcement to the Ku Klux Klan. Listen for yourself.<br/><br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/2087531273682395136/vid/avc1/1280x720/Y1IE84vTxaIRJzXR.mp4"></video> 2026-08-12T13:27:00Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsrrvjn02udanuvaxy4as6ch9qw8rqp9yp70kkhwpewhv6w2v7kkagzyqmqq0rruy8vex42qrlesta4ures0glszt3p6960gvamtdxyjl9qvn4sqwa The affordability &amp; educational achievement crises both trace back to horrific pandemic-era policies that continue to haunt. Government spending drove inflation &amp; the Covid school closures (pushed by Acton) worsened learning loss. If we don’t learn from the past, we’re doomed to 2026-08-08T13:26:18Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsvcps2v27g53wljarfn86yplgm9mexqcnrq65r4dya4gvzyxl49vszyqmqq0rruy8vex42qrlesta4ures0glszt3p6960gvamtdxyjl9qvkhcxk8 50 years from now, history will view the current U.S. nuclear energy renaissance as one of the greatest achievements of the Trump administration. It’s truly extraordinary &amp; kudos to Secretary Chris Wright, Assistant Secretary Tim Walsh, and everyone else working hard to pave the way for American greatness. 🇺🇸 🇺🇸<br/><br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/2070564910766194688/vid/avc1/1920x1080/kdntzAw6xPF3c9z8.mp4?tag=28"></video> 2026-06-26T17:48:00Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsq0za3lk9t7hegfe5zup66rldl6ss7gd6geeple6hz9d3tyh377hczyqmqq0rruy8vex42qrlesta4ures0glszt3p6960gvamtdxyjl9qvdry2wr Grateful for the best Father’s Day ever, hope all of the loving dads out there enjoyed it. You deserve it! 💪🏼<br/><br/> <img src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HLYjfczb0AAe-4C.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HLYjfczbgAAXwL0.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HLYjfc3boAAtzHE.jpg"> 2026-06-22T02:13:50Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqszg02pcxdmr6wnqlw65cyqyu6p56k9umrghwpjhuzgrm238mpwkwgzyqmqq0rruy8vex42qrlesta4ures0glszt3p6960gvamtdxyjl9qvg6j0pr Lowering healthcare costs is a top priority for me &amp; the lowest-hanging fruit is crystal clear: crush Medicaid fraud. I’ll strike a deal with the federal government that allows Ohio to keep billions in savings &amp; bring down healthcare costs for law-abiding citizens across our state. 2026-06-03T14:41:44Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsyrk7jvxhsrz3yedrauvud3emy3znffn5qz8qs7j9hl8fcuhtk3lczyqmqq0rruy8vex42qrlesta4ures0glszt3p6960gvamtdxyjl9qvz366nr Ohio can’t afford to trust Amy Acton again. She owes our state an apology.<br/><br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/2044243587349786624/vid/avc1/1920x1080/1YYWSv7VaqdEHUyS.mp4"></video> 2026-04-15T02:37:33Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsx9mwnf2vw6jgzap2y9ah9ud7tg37ujx05ml5ypxvyw08tthm633qzyqmqq0rruy8vex42qrlesta4ures0glszt3p6960gvamtdxyjl9qvkwcacp Lessons from tonight, no sugar coating.<br/><br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1985915057050697729/vid/avc1/720x1280/9qQ7FR--qhUGsgC3.mp4"></video> 2025-11-05T03:40:38Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsp5fspyhfm8uzudx0vz674ep74rw443mt6kxd2j4ttpuf20rpcxnczyqmqq0rruy8vex42qrlesta4ures0glszt3p6960gvamtdxyjl9qvsytg3a A prominent Democrat named Renee in Columbiana County attended our event today &amp; asked me some challenging questions. At the end, I asked her if she would consider voting for me. Here’s what she said.<br/><br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1985839022338686976/vid/avc1/1280x720/tqvJhTg4cQa1hpJd.mp4"></video> 2025-11-04T22:38:49Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsq6pknpdcfdp7tm2v8u2u60kcjlec2ees2kulnd8mdykte48ujs4czyqmqq0rruy8vex42qrlesta4ures0glszt3p6960gvamtdxyjl9qv0mm8wm Make life more affordable. Bring down costs by cutting red tape, reducing government bloat, and increasing energy supply. Increase wealth by reducing taxation &amp; promoting growth. Get out there &amp; vote.<br/><br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1985757216125960192/vid/avc1/720x1280/MxLN6fJznBMQTZh8.mp4"></video> 2025-11-04T17:13:35Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs8e2ejxvx7t85wt0wqavxmt3jc77asrp4k3ls5dxfta7mv8wykufqzyqmqq0rruy8vex42qrlesta4ures0glszt3p6960gvamtdxyjl9qv3ykck3 I understand why a lot of young people are cynical about the American Dream. It’s up to us to revive it &amp; that’s what we’re going to do in Ohio.<br/><br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1982955354788073472/vid/avc1/1920x1080/imqqa6u37766Q8Nl.mp4?tag=21"></video> 2025-10-27T23:40:23Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsw9x2lkcggavdn7rwvhwu4z7egqwfwx3fd9pug5pdq0t6qxtg33pczyqmqq0rruy8vex42qrlesta4ures0glszt3p6960gvamtdxyjl9qvxd4tn5 Another record crowd tonight, the energy bodes well for ‘26. Thank you, Paulding!<br/><br/> <img src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G2Sf1CJboAA8CJ7.jpg"> 2025-10-02T22:30:28Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqswlv2y5ty98vnc8cfjpq6c3p7r2j3y9hu8wvgstp8vl5zun95crlqzyqmqq0rruy8vex42qrlesta4ures0glszt3p6960gvamtdxyjl9qvdgd077 We’ll make Ohio the most incorporation-friendly state for founders &amp; innovators. Combine that with zero capital gains taxation &amp; we’re paving the way for a new industrial boom. If Silicon Valley led our economy for the last decade, it’ll be the Ohio River Valley for the next one.<br/><br/><a href="https://bird.makeup/@davidsacks/1928907194138874301">https://bird.makeup/@davidsacks/1928907194138874301</a> 2025-06-01T19:41:49Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsq3zmqkuhsxpju6eyr9qwk979j7d8z8snvra50gf3xwzmjt7u5peczyqmqq0rruy8vex42qrlesta4ures0glszt3p6960gvamtdxyjl9qvy9s9f8 People shouldn’t be surprised to hear this from Republicans: our best public school teachers deserve to be paid a LOT more than they are. We’re in the middle of an educational achievement crisis &amp; teachers are our first responders. They should be able to live the full American Dream, tied to performance.<br/><br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1913384470553759744/vid/avc1/1280x720/7yH6jqEEIks5uGwg.mp4?tag=16"></video> 2025-04-19T00:11:43Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsdthunj8uzugpql249lkdc5rxv7ahkqjq4u8s087fus5tlhwjz6wgzyqmqq0rruy8vex42qrlesta4ures0glszt3p6960gvamtdxyjl9qvj636gj Grateful to the 600+ who came out in Scioto County tonight, on a Friday night in Appalachia, to talk about the future of our state &amp; to commemorate the legendary Rodney Barnett who passed away earlier this week. He cared about our kids more than anyone &amp; we hope to make him proud.<br/><br/> <img src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Go2w2aUawAAjEHt.jpg"> 2025-04-18T23:51:24Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsfhns3q0hmws2llp4dkmy69r0zfpvwcwus7wnpwnp8c8krl5ercrczyqmqq0rruy8vex42qrlesta4ures0glszt3p6960gvamtdxyjl9qv6nxj42 🔴 LIVE: from Scioto County Lincoln Day Dinner <a href="https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1lPKqMAXENLKb">https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1lPKqMAXENLKb</a> 2025-04-18T22:51:50Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs0t9eslku0rnp7clk7wy6lptcc5uhsm9ss2ksmfv3degy2v406wsczyqmqq0rruy8vex42qrlesta4ures0glszt3p6960gvamtdxyjl9qvcaj2gw I pledged to visit all 88 counties this year. 27 down, 61 to go.<br/><br/> <img src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GmfkX1zbIAADcs6.jpg"> 2025-03-20T15:14:14Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs2e2vglpjd7m2g3q5g3s2m5qdc6txpa6v4pm4rfvfc5c5220xnxaqzyqmqq0rruy8vex42qrlesta4ures0glszt3p6960gvamtdxyjl9qvq0zzym We’re a nation founded on the rule of law &amp; need to govern our state accordingly. Our county sheriffs are on the frontlines. Great to join our state auditor &amp; AG candidate Keith Faber in Lima, Ohio for meetings with law enforcement. We learned a lot &amp; will continue to listen.<br/><br/> <img src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gl8IRmrWgAAMAWQ.jpg"> 2025-03-13T18:04:46Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs2mmg4ru5ncp29klunfelrakc85alv4ffrpd7gx328wyfnezdnrvszyqmqq0rruy8vex42qrlesta4ures0glszt3p6960gvamtdxyjl9qvs63qp8 Time to light a fire under the feet of our education system. Merit-based pay for teachers. Pass a basic civics exam to graduate. Get the cell phones out of the classroom. Bring back the presidential fitness test. Prioritize math, reading, &amp; writing proficiency. Celebrate excellence over victimhood.<br/><br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1889045957922222080/vid/avc1/720x720/MEYSTM-PqyU6KEws.mp4?tag=16"></video> 2025-02-10T20:17:33Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsy0adflje80xkdgmvn02uhx3td89xmx0cfhp7u69h526he2lmtregzyqmqq0rruy8vex42qrlesta4ures0glszt3p6960gvamtdxyjl9qv4xxmkr Peace, love, &amp; taco grease. 🌮<br/><br/> <img src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GjY0PqdXUAAoEaH.jpg"> 2025-02-10T00:59:09Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs2v66rcay6frgy6nks6ap3z6y2rpe2lgldrfdc574fm09tqgykcnqzyqmqq0rruy8vex42qrlesta4ures0glszt3p6960gvamtdxyjl9qvv4dchz The CFPB is NOT funded by Congress but by the Federal Reserve, an intentional gambit by Democrats that allows CFPB to evade Congressional oversight. But that’s a double-edged sword: if it isn’t funded by Congress, that means a President doesn’t need Congress to defund it either. 2025-02-08T04:10:05Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsw3ka9hjnw70q7kqxj9pw8ddhrg9h34ll97af8szr25293saul5uszyqmqq0rruy8vex42qrlesta4ures0glszt3p6960gvamtdxyjl9qvp7fx7j The reason top tech companies often hire foreign-born &amp; first-generation engineers over “native” Americans isn’t because of an innate American IQ deficit (a lazy &amp; wrong explanation). A key part of it comes down to the c-word: culture. Tough questions demand tough answers &amp; if we’re really serious about fixing the problem, we have to confront the TRUTH:<br/><br/>Our American culture has venerated mediocrity over excellence for way too long (at least since the 90s and likely longer). That doesn’t start in college, it starts YOUNG.<br/><br/>A culture that celebrates the prom queen over the math olympiad champ, or the jock over the valedictorian, will not produce the best engineers.<br/><br/>A culture that venerates Cory from “Boy Meets World,” or Zach &amp; Slater over Screech in “Saved by the Bell,” or ‘Stefan’ over Steve Urkel in “Family Matters,” will not produce the best engineers.<br/><br/>(Fact: I know *multiple* sets of immigrant parents in the 90s who actively limited how much their kids could watch those TV shows precisely because they promoted mediocrity…and their kids went on to become wildly successful STEM graduates).<br/><br/>More movies like Whiplash, fewer reruns of “Friends.” More math tutoring, fewer sleepovers. More weekend science competitions, fewer Saturday morning cartoons. More books, less TV. More creating, less “chillin.” More extracurriculars, less “hanging out at the mall.”<br/><br/>Most normal American parents look skeptically at “those kinds of parents.” More normal American kids view such “those kinds of kids” with scorn. If you grow up aspiring to normalcy, normalcy is what you will achieve.<br/><br/>Now close your eyes &amp; visualize which families you knew in the 90s (or even now) who raise their kids according to one model versus the other. Be brutally honest.<br/><br/>“Normalcy” doesn’t cut it in a hyper-competitive global market for technical talent. And if we pretend like it does, we’ll have our asses handed to us by China.<br/><br/>This can be our Sputnik moment. We’ve awaken from slumber before &amp; we can do it again. Trump’s election hopefully marks the beginning of a new golden era in America, but only if our culture fully wakes up. A culture that once again prioritizes achievement over normalcy; excellence over mediocrity; nerdiness over conformity; hard work over laziness.<br/><br/>That’s the work we have cut out for us, rather than wallowing in victimhood &amp; just wishing (or legislating) alternative hiring practices into existence. I’m confident we can do it. 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 2024-12-26T16:02:54Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs2th9mkx394mc69k3f0pw77vwlwdrgnz44e0yrs3t00rze7w8fzxczyqmqq0rruy8vex42qrlesta4ures0glszt3p6960gvamtdxyjl9qvgc5zj4 $36,000,000,000,000+ in national debt. The human mind can’t really process a number that high, so here’s a thought experiment: to completely pay back our national debt in $1 bills, you’d need enough to line them up from Earth to the Sun &amp; back 18 times. And it’s going up daily. 2024-12-17T22:07:54Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsdshvlcv5tgx29d9n0xuap38qfpyj7vmavvmyhrkalhw5x9kl3rvqzyqmqq0rruy8vex42qrlesta4ures0glszt3p6960gvamtdxyjl9qvwl9lnw These midnight-hour maneuvers by the Biden administration are illegitimate &amp; will be scrutinized. All new proclamations made by executive fiat can be reversed by executive fiat.<br/><br/><a href="https://bird.makeup/@billackman/1864062754014826527">https://bird.makeup/@billackman/1864062754014826527</a> 2024-12-04T18:01:44Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsd0aj2ysacs9zp878rjr7f5w3gulls6f82pww940hrpw6m0uafl6gzyqmqq0rruy8vex42qrlesta4ures0glszt3p6960gvamtdxyjl9qvcmvwhm This is getting farcical.<br/><br/><a href="https://bird.makeup/@pmarca/1862618342374433155">https://bird.makeup/@pmarca/1862618342374433155</a> 2024-11-30T01:37:47Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsx580s72m6fcwcjf4jsa2jxgv6l27xc62yaw8ldkdfrkj2ghvd8jczyqmqq0rruy8vex42qrlesta4ures0glszt3p6960gvamtdxyjl9qvu8seww Biden’s Commerce Secretary <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpq0sdfee5ez4x7y5wvzmvz0vdk6akqvjyvyhtrujn07mrpvht02m9qv55a0w" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpq0sdfee5ez4x7y5wvzmvz0vdk6akqvjyvyhtrujn07mrpvht02m9qv55a0w</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…5a0w</span>)</a></span> says Jan 20 is “a clear deadline” for pushing $$ out the door: “I’d like to have really almost all of the money obligated by the time we leave.” This is highly inappropriate: they’re accelerating spending ahead of the transition of power.<br/><br/><a href="https://bird.makeup/@politico/1859175397985841171">https://bird.makeup/@politico/1859175397985841171</a> 2024-11-26T15:54:25Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsv47gycqw2swzgqfs9xjg6rxrzjsjuqhgsnm27m2zxxwxyrfeu6gqzyqmqq0rruy8vex42qrlesta4ures0glszt3p6960gvamtdxyjl9qvaj4gyd We want real unity. Not some fake, artificial version - but the real thing.<br/><br/><a href="https://bird.makeup/@bennyjohnson/1812894141438710172">https://bird.makeup/@bennyjohnson/1812894141438710172</a> 2024-07-15T17:48:53Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs2jxknnv5l6uccdv2stc2fs5dlps9fxk3exe8mh0z9d0ljwqdpj7szyqmqq0rruy8vex42qrlesta4ures0glszt3p6960gvamtdxyjl9qvvmvnmr It’s a lose-lose now for Biden. Either he doubles down on the histrionics about “threats to democracy,” in which case he’s fostering the very toxicity he claims he wants to avoid. Or else he abandons that, in which case he has no campaign message left. It’s yet another reason he won’t be their nominee.<br/><br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1812846507533484032/pu/vid/avc1/1280x720/slMvPwseV2bi6ADJ.mp4?tag=12"></video> 2024-07-15T13:49:39Z