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Vivek Ramaswamy to Exit Social Media After Backlash

1/6/2026

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Vivek Ramaswamy (Republican political figure) announced he would leave social media on January 1, 2026.
The departure followed backlash from his party after a controversial AmericaFest speech.
He said he would focus on listening to voters in Ohio and developing policies.
The remarks sparked online backlash and caused supporters to turn away.
The incident was dubbed the 'Christmas Crash Out'.

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Vivek Ramaswamy (Republican political figure) announced he would leave social media on January 1, 2026.
The departure followed backlash from his party after a controversial AmericaFest speech.
He said he would focus on listening to voters in Ohio and developing policies.
The remarks sparked online backlash and caused supporters to turn away.
The incident was dubbed the 'Christmas Crash Out'.