Vivek Ramaswamy said Ohio should shut down ‘subpar’ universities. Then came the backlash.

Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican candidate for Ohio governor, initially suggested closing "subpar" universities to redirect funds towards eliminating the state's income tax, sparking significant bipartisan criticism. Facing the backlash, he's now clarifying that he didn't mean outright closures but rather reforms to improve performance. This shift highlights the contentious nature of educational funding and the political risks associated with such bold proposals. His changing stance underscores the complexity of balancing fiscal policy with public sentiment and institutional value.