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Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
'Still Time To Delete This': Critics Clown Jim Jordan-Backed Account's 'Unbelievable' Post
An X account overseen by Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) faced backlash Thursday after it tried rickrolling those seeking the highly-anticipated (and subsequently disappointing) release of documents tied to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The House Judiciary GOP account, representing the majority of a committee chaired by Jordan, shared a post that claimed the 'EPSTEIN FILES' were released alongside a shortened URL link that read 'EpsteinFilesV2.' The link — veiled to appear as if it was tied to files that President Donald Trump's Justice Department began sharing to conservative influencers — instead redirected X users to Rick Astley's 'Never Gonna Give You Up' music video, the focus of a meme that's nearly old enough to vote in elections. The post, which can be viewed here, has since been deleted. X users, including right-wing accounts, slammed the committee over the post as others made nods to ex-Ohio State University wrestlers' allegations that Jordan was aware of sexual abuse complaints against a team doctor when he was a coach at the school. 'Sorry. I'm confused. You're telling me a committee headed by The Honorable Rep. Jim Jordan would try and muddy the waters about known sexual predators? pff. No way,' wrote Clifton Adcock, an investigative reporter at The Frontier. Another user wrote, 'An official government account headed by Jim Jordan is trolling in regards to child sex trafficking using a decades old meme. Where is the protect the children crowd?' Wall Street Apes — an account that's pushed misinformation, perAFP, and is followed by the likes of Elon Musk as well as Donald Trump Jr. — also blasted the 'absolutely unbelievable' post from the House Judiciary GOP. Christina Pushaw, rapid response director for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' 2024 presidential campaign, simply replied, 'There's still time to delete this.' You can check out more reactions to the House Judiciary GOP post below. Trump Says 25% Tariffs On Mexico And Canada Will Kick In On March 4 Trump Reups Old Lie To Rewrite History Of Getting Russian Help To Win 2016 Election Trump Walks Back Calling Zelenskyy A 'Dictator,' Questions If He Ever Said It
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ramaswamy launches Ohio governor bid
Vivek Ramaswamy launched his 2026 campaign for Ohio governor, taking another crack at elected office after his long-shot bid for the White House in 2024. 'President Trump is reviving our conviction in America. We require a leader here at home who will revive our conviction in Ohio, and that is why today I am honored to announce that I am running to be the next Governor of a great state at the heart of the greatest nation known to mankind,' Ramaswamy said at a Monday launch event in Cincinnati. 'I will lead Ohio to be the top state in the country where patriots across America actually flock to instead of Florida and Texas. I will lead Ohio to be the state of excellence in America,' he said. The biotech entrepreneur joins Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost (R) in the Republican primary race to succeed term-limited Gov. Mike DeWine (R) in the Buckeye State. Ramaswamy, who grew his national profile along the 2024 campaign trail, enters the ring with notable support and promising new polling from a pro-Ramaswamy firm. His team recently brought on some of Vice President Vance's top political advisers, seen as an indicator that he could possibly snag a game-changing endorsement from Vance or President Trump. Ramaswamy was a vocal ally of Trump even as he challenged him for the GOP nod last year and was then tapped to help lead Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside tech mogul Elon Musk. He departed that commission last month, teasing 'future plans in Ohio.' Ramaswamy's opened his Monday remarks by touting his efforts to get Trump back into the White House, calling the 2024 election 'a fork in the road,' an apparent reference to the subject line of a Trump administration email offering what amounted to buyouts to all federal employees. The email came as part of efforts by the White House and DOGE to overhaul the federal government. Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague was expected to run for the governor's mansion, but he changed course and gave Ramaswamy his support earlier this month. Former Lt. Gov. Jon Husted (R) was also considered a potential contender, but DeWine instead named him for Vance's vacant seat in the Senate. DeWine then selected ex-Ohio State University football coach Jim Tressel to take on the lieutenant governorship. At a press conference announcing his nomination, Tressel didn't explicitly rule out an eventual run for governor, but said he has a 'singleness of purpose' for his new role. Ramaswamy's alignment with Trump is set to serve him well in Ohio, which Trump won by 11 points in November. Still, Ramaswamy has been criticized from both sides of the aisle over some controversial moves, like his labeling of the 'climate change agenda' as a 'hoax' and his support for slashing Ukraine funding. He also faces a tough competitor in Yost, who boasts experience in elected office and long political ties to the state. Yost notably expressed his support for Trump in his own campaign launch. Amy Acton, a former Ohio health director, is running on the Democrats' side. 'Ohioans need a governor who wants to improve their lives, but Ramaswamy is a billionaire who cares more about his bottom line than Ohioans,' said state Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters in a statement ahead of the launch. 'It's day one of his campaign, and it's clear that Ramaswamy is only out for himself and elite special interests. Ohioans will reject them both at the polls.' Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose (R) was among the speakers who kicked off the launch. Ramaswamy was expected to hold another launch event in New Albany on Monday night, followed by stops in Toledo and Strongsville on Tuesday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
24-02-2025
- Business
- The Hill
Ramaswamy launches Ohio governor bid
Vivek Ramaswamy launched his 2026 campaign for Ohio governor, taking another crack at elected office after his longshot bid for the White House in 2024. 'President Trump is reviving our conviction in America. We require a leader here at home who will revive our conviction in Ohio, and that is why today I am honored to announce that I am running to be the next Governor of a great state at the heart of the greatest nation known to mankind,' Ramaswamy said at a Monday launch event in Cincinnati. 'I will lead Ohio to be the top state in the country where patriots across America actually flock to instead of Florida and Texas. I will lead Ohio to be the state of excellence in America,' he said. The biotech entrepreneur joins Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost (R) in the Republican primary race to succeed term-limited Gov. Mike DeWine (R) in the Buckeye State. Ramaswamy, who grew his national profile along the 2024 campaign trail, enters the ring with notable support and promising new polling from a pro-Ramaswamy firm. His team recently brought on some of Vice President Vance's top political advisers, seen as an indicator that he could possibly snag a game-changing endorsement from Vance or President Trump. Ramaswamy was a vocal ally of Trump even as he challenged him for GOP nod last year, and was then tapped to help lead Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside tech mogul Elon Musk. He departed that commission last month, teasing 'future plans in Ohio.' Ramaswamy's opened his Monday remarks by touting his efforts to get Trump back into the White House, calling the 2024 election 'a fork in the road,' an apparent reference to the subject line of a Trump administration email offering what amounted to buyouts to all federal employees. The email came as part of efforts by the White House and DOGE to overhaul the federal government. Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague was expected to run for the governor's mansion, but he changed course and gave Ramaswamy his support earlier this month. Former Lt. Gov. Jon Husted (R) was also considered a potential contender, but DeWine instead named him for Vance's vacant seat in the Senate. DeWine then selected ex-Ohio State University football coach Jim Tressel to take on the lieutenant governorship. At a press conference announcing his nomination, Tressel didn't explicitly rule out an eventual run for governor, but said he has a 'singleness of purpose' for his new role. Ramaswamy's alignment with Trump is set to serve him well in Ohio, which Trump won by 11 points in November. Still, Ramaswamy has been criticized from both sides of the aisle over some controversial moves, like his labeling of the 'climate change agenda' as a 'hoax' and his support for slashing Ukraine funding. He also faces a tough competitor in Yost, who boasts experience in elected office and long political ties to the state. Yost notably expressed his support for Trump in his own campaign launch. Amy Acton, a former Ohio health director, is running on the Democrats' side. 'Ohioans need a governor who wants to improve their lives, but Ramaswamy is a billionaire who cares more about his bottom line than Ohioans,' said state Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters in a statement ahead of the launch. 'It's day one of his campaign, and it's clear that Ramaswamy is only out for himself and elite special interests. Ohioans will reject them both at the polls.' Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose (R) was among the speakers who kicked off the launch. Ramaswamy was expected to hold another launch event in New Albany on Monday night, followed by stops in Toledo and Strongsville on Tuesday.
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
DeWine picks ex-Ohio State football coach for lieutenant governor
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) announced Monday he's selecting ex-Ohio State University football coach Jim Tressel to be the Buckeye State's next lieutenant governor. DeWine in his Monday announcement lauded Tressel as a 'born leader' who 'has the ability to pull people together' and shares the governor's 'vision for the future of the state of Ohio.' He is on tap to succeed Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio), who was DeWine's second-in-command before the governor picked him last month to fill the Senate seat vacated by Vice President Vance. Known on the field for his signature sweater vest, Tressel coached the Ohio State Buckeyes for 10 seasons, bringing the school its first national championship in more than 30 years. He was forced to resign in 2011, however, over a scandal involving players receiving improper benefits in violation of NCAA rules. He more recently served as the president of Youngstown State University. If he's confirmed by the Ohio House and Senate, he'll fill out the rest of Husted's term as lieutenant governor, through 2026. Asked at Monday's press conference about the possibility of an eventual run for governor, Tressel didn't explicitly rule it out, but said he has a 'singleness of purpose' for his tenure as lieutenant governor. DeWine is term-limited, and the 2026 Ohio governor's race is already drawing attention with state Attorney General Dave Yost (R) expected to battle against former presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy, whose campaign launch is anticipated later this month, for the Republican nod. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
