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flag Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy used $11,900 in campaign funds for a luxury Puerto Rico trip, sparking controversy amid a struggling campaign and financial losses.

flag Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy spent $11,898.25 in campaign funds on a luxury trip to Puerto Rico’s Dorado Beach Ritz-Carlton Reserve in November 2025, according to finance records, sparking scrutiny over the use of public money for personal travel. flag The trip coincided with his planned keynote at the ITServe Alliance Synergy conference, which advocates for expanded H-1B visas and drew conservative backlash, prompting his withdrawal. flag Ramaswamy was seen playing pickleball with influencers Logan and Jake Paul during the stay. flag Meanwhile, his company Strive reported a $393.6 million net loss in Q4 2025, driven by falling bitcoin values, though it maintained substantial cash and cryptocurrency holdings. flag Recent polling shows Democratic candidate Amy Acton leading Ramaswamy 53-43% in February 2026, indicating growing challenges to his campaign.

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