Vivek Ramaswamy’s year-round school proposal for Ohio was so politically toxic that his own MAGA allies desperately claimed the video must be fake—even though evidence proves it’s real.

MAGA Allies Rush to Damage Control

Former Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy uploaded a video titled “Here’s how Republicans win in 2026” containing his proposal for year-round schooling in Ohio. Within hours, Ramaswamy deleted the original video and uploaded a sanitized version without the controversial education segment. When Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton posted the original clip, MAGA influencers immediately cried foul, claiming she used artificial intelligence to fabricate the damaging content.

One of the funniest headlines I’ve ever read: “MAGA candidate's proposal for schools so damaging that his allies insist it's fake” https://t.co/sCqcPN9j8j

— Caitlin Legacki (@caitleg) November 26, 2025

Jack Posobiec, a prominent MAGA influencer, dismissed the video as AI-generated fakery, while Gabe Guidarini, Chairman of the Ohio College Republican Federation, demanded financial penalties for candidates sharing “AI-altered videos.” Their desperation reveals how politically devastating Ramaswamy’s proposal truly is—so damaging that his own supporters would rather claim it’s fake than defend the policy on its merits.

Government Overreach Disguised as Education Reform

Ramaswamy’s year-round school mandate represents exactly the kind of big-government overreach conservatives should oppose. This proposal forces teachers and students into an extended calendar system that eliminates summer break, disrupts family traditions, and imposes massive additional costs on already struggling school districts. Parents who value family time, summer camps, and educational trips would lose these freedoms under Ramaswamy’s authoritarian education model.

The economic burden alone should alarm fiscal conservatives. Year-round schooling requires schools to maintain facilities, pay teachers, and provide services for additional months, creating unsustainable budget pressures. Philip Stein, Acton’s campaign manager, correctly identified this as “blowing a massive hole in public school budgets,” demonstrating how out of touch Ramaswamy is with Ohio families and taxpayers.

Video Evidence Exposes the Truth

Despite frantic attempts at damage control, the original video containing Ramaswamy’s year-round school proposal remains accessible on TikTok, proving the authenticity of Acton’s clip. This undeniable evidence exposes the dishonesty of MAGA allies who preferred fabricating conspiracy theories about AI manipulation rather than addressing their candidate’s radical government overreach.

Ramaswamy’s silence on the controversy speaks volumes about his inability to defend this disastrous proposal. While his supporters spin increasingly desperate theories about artificial intelligence, Ohio parents recognize the real threat: a candidate willing to sacrifice family freedom and fiscal responsibility for misguided education experiments that expand government control over their children’s lives.

Sources:

Republicans Accuse Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Amy Acton of Posting AI Video

How Project 2025 Would Devastate Public Education

Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling

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