Overview
- In a video on X, Vivek Ramaswamy said, “We got our a**es handed to us,” citing Democratic sweeps in New Jersey, Virginia and New York City.
- He argued Republicans must put cost of living at the center of their message, naming electricity, groceries, healthcare and housing as targets for lowering prices.
- He called on the party to reject identity politics, saying Republicans should emphasize character rather than race or religion.
- Times Now reported the clip drew over two million views within hours and fueled broad online discussion about GOP messaging.
- Media coverage linked his remarks to his Ohio governor bid and his alignment with Donald Trump, noting the comments followed Democratic victories including Zohran Mamdani’s New York City mayoral win.