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03/17/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 03/17/2026 07:00

WATCH: Ramaswamy Attacks Ohio Schools — Again

WATCH: Ramaswamy Attacks Ohio Schools - Again

"Look at the number of universities in our state… they need to be consolidated."

Before running for governor, Ramaswamy worked hand-in-hand with Elon Musk to lead the charge to dismantle the Department of Education. Now, he's campaigning on a toxic scheme to eliminate property and income taxes that would slash funding for public schools, force local communities to drive taxes higher and leave Ohioans footing the bill with a sales tax as high as 20 percent. Even Republican Gov. Mike DeWine dismissed his plan as "absolutely devastating."

WATCH Ramaswamy lay out his latest threat to Ohio schools HERE:

"Vivek Ramaswamy can't open his mouth without pitching another terrible idea to spike costs, attack public schools, and make life harder for Ohio families," said DGA spokesperson Izzi Levy. "Ramaswamy, who flies around on a private jet, calls Ohioans lazy and mediocre, says higher costs are simply 'perceived,' and thinks Medicare and Medicaid were a mistake, now says he wants to shutter Ohio colleges and universities to pay for a costly, destructive, and unpopular agenda that even Republicans see as a non-starter. Ohioans can't afford Vivek Ramaswamy."

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