Ramaswamy Campaign Spends $700,000 on Private Jet Leases
Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has spent nearly $700,000 on private jet leases for his campaign. A significant portion, around $560,000, was paid to V Leasing LLC, a company whose listed address is a house owned by Ramaswamy. Another…
Columbus, OH, August 21, 2026 —
Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican candidate for Ohio governor, has allocated nearly $700,000 from his campaign funds for private jet leases. This significant expenditure has become a point of focus for his political opponents and analysts.
Records indicate that approximately $560,000 of the total spending was directed towards V Leasing LLC. Further investigation into V Leasing LLC reveals that its listed address is a residential property owned by Ramaswamy himself. This connection has raised questions regarding the nature of the transactions.
An additional $130,000 was spent on private jet leases from a separate entity, TVPX Aircraft Solutions. The total expenditure for these leases amounts to $690,000, as reported.
The use of campaign funds for such extensive private air travel has drawn criticism, especially considering the geographic scope of many of Ramaswamy’s campaign events within Ohio. Political commentators and opponents have pointed out the relatively short distances between many of these engagements, prompting scrutiny over the necessity of private jet usage for these trips.
The specific details regarding the frequency of flights, the destinations, and the exact justification for the use of private jets for these shorter routes have not been publicly elaborated upon. The campaign has not released further information clarifying the logistical or strategic reasons behind this spending choice.
Story summarized from the original created by Megan Henry on ohiocapitaljournal.com, see more information here.
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