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Ramaswamy Dumps Instagram, X, Raises $50M for Ohio Run

4/26/2026

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Vivek Ramaswamy left Instagram and X, saying leaders who rely on media view a broken mirror, prompting criticism from rival Casey Putsch.
Ramaswamy, front-runner for Ohio’s Republican gubernatorial primary on May 5 2026, has raised about $50 million—half his own money—and is touring all 88 counties.
Ohio GOP chair Alex Triantafilou praised the profile, dismissing Putsch’s attacks and noting that Putsch has raised $123,000, draws crowds and faces accusations of ethnic animosity.

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Vivek Ramaswamy left Instagram and X, saying leaders who rely on media view a broken mirror, prompting criticism from rival Casey Putsch.
Ramaswamy, front-runner for Ohio’s Republican gubernatorial primary on May 5 2026, has raised about $50 million—half his own money—and is touring all 88 counties.
Ohio GOP chair Alex Triantafilou praised the profile, dismissing Putsch’s attacks and noting that Putsch has raised $123,000, draws crowds and faces accusations of ethnic animosity.