Vivek’s Education Plan SO BAD Allies Cry Fake

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Former Republican candidate’s education proposal was so politically toxic that his own allies claimed the video must be fake rather than defend the actual policy.

Story Snapshot

Vivek Ramaswamy proposed year-round schooling for Ohio students in a video he later deleted
Democratic opponent Amy Acton shared the original clip, prompting MAGA allies to claim it was AI-generated
The original video remains accessible on TikTok despite Ramaswamy’s attempts to scrub it from other platforms
Republican influencers demanded fines against Acton for allegedly using fake content, though no evidence supports the AI claim
The controversy highlights how even conservative education reforms can backfire when they threaten parental autonomy

The Disappearing Act That Sparked Controversy

Vivek Ramaswamy uploaded a video titled “Here’s how Republicans win in 2026” featuring his proposal for mandatory year-round schooling in Ohio. Within hours, he deleted the original and posted a sanitized version without the education segment. This digital sleight of hand would have gone unnoticed if Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton hadn’t saved the original clip.

The timing reveals everything about modern political calculations. Ramaswamy apparently realized his proposal would alienate parents who value summer breaks, family vacations, and control over their children’s schedules. Rather than stand behind his policy, he chose the coward’s path of retroactive editing.

MAGA Allies Choose Denial Over Defense

When Acton posted the clip, Republican responses were telling. Instead of defending year-round schooling’s merits, MAGA influencer Jack Posobiec immediately cried “AI fake.” Gabe Guidarini, chairman of the Ohio College Republican Federation, demanded monetary penalties against Acton for allegedly using altered content. These reactions expose a fundamental problem: the proposal was so unpopular they couldn’t imagine anyone would genuinely advocate for it.

Philip Stein, Acton’s campaign manager, defended the post by highlighting the policy’s flaws: “Blowing a massive hole in public school budgets by forcing teachers and students into year-round school is yet another example of how out of touch Vivek Ramaswamy is with Ohioans.” The silence from Ramaswamy’s campaign speaks volumes about their confidence in the proposal.

Why Conservative Parents Reject Year-Round Schooling

The visceral Republican reaction makes strategic sense when you understand conservative family values. Year-round schooling eliminates the traditional summer break that allows families to take vacations, send kids to camps, or have older children help with younger siblings. It forces working parents into expensive year-round childcare arrangements and removes flexibility that many families depend on for economic survival.

Moreover, mandatory year-round schooling represents exactly the kind of top-down government mandate that conservatives typically oppose. It strips local school districts of autonomy and forces a one-size-fits-all solution that ignores regional differences and family preferences. The proposal contradicts core Republican principles about local control and parental rights.

The Broader Context of Education Overreach

This controversy occurs against the backdrop of Project 2025’s radical education proposals, which polling shows 53% of Americans oppose, including 37% of non-MAGA Republicans. The plan includes eliminating the Department of Education and Title I funding, which education expert Will Ragland warns would mean “losing thousands of teachers and ultimately limiting children’s access to quality instruction.”

Ramaswamy’s year-round schooling proposal fits this pattern of sweeping changes that sound appealing in theory but create chaos in practice. Like other Project 2025 initiatives, it prioritizes ideological purity over practical concerns about cost, implementation, and family impact. The fact that his own allies couldn’t defend it reveals how disconnected these proposals are from actual conservative voters’ priorities.