In a dramatic escalation of political infighting, Nalin Haley, the son of former US Ambassador Nikki Haley, has launched a blistering public attack on Indian-American entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. The expose alleges that Ramaswamy's 'America First' presidential campaign was a calculated grift, ultimately aimed at securing a future endorsement from Donald Trump for the Ohio Governor's race.
The Core Allegations: A Campaign of Convenience
Nalin Haley did not mince words in his social media broadside. He claimed that Vivek Ramaswamy reached out to his mother, Nikki Haley, in 2021, asking her to publicly praise his book. According to Nalin, his mother kindly complied. He characterized Ramaswamy's behavior at the time as that of a "total fangirl" before he embarked on his political "grift."
More damningly, Nalin asserted that Ramaswamy sought Nikki Haley's advice on running for Governor of Ohio, revealing that this was "his plan all along." This, Nalin argues, explains Ramaswamy's fervent support for Donald Trump during the Republican presidential primaries. The ultimate goal, he claims, was to "kiss a** the whole presidential campaign" to secure Trump's endorsement for the Ohio gubernatorial election, not out of genuine belief in the 'America First' ideology.
Ramaswamy Under Fire from Multiple Fronts
The timing of Nalin Haley's attack is particularly crucial as Vivek Ramaswamy finds himself isolated from key factions within the conservative movement. The core MAGA base has reportedly rejected him for what they perceive as his attempts to preach American identity to Americans. Simultaneously, he has drawn ire from the far-right 'Groypers' after criticizing commentator Nick Fuentes.
In a significant development, Nick Fuentes has vowed to campaign against Ramaswamy in Ohio, potentially crippling his prospects in a state where he has cultivated his political image. Nalin Haley's expose adds a deeply personal dimension to this multi-front assault, painting Ramaswamy as an opportunistic figure.
A Scathing Personal Critique
Nalin Haley's critique went beyond political strategy into deeply personal territory. He linked Ramaswamy's business career to his political ambitions, stating, "It’s not surprising that someone who made their fortune scamming other people would then run a fraudulent presidential campaign."
He accused Ramaswamy of wanting to "replace Americans and American workers with foreigners" and labeled him a "greedy Anti-American scammer." Nalin also teased that there is more to come, referring to the ongoing release of his "Vivek Files," suggesting this is not the last of the revelations.
Implications and Fallout
These allegations, if they gain traction, could severely damage Vivek Ramaswamy's political credibility. The central claim—that his presidential bid was a transactional maneuver for a state-level endorsement—strikes at the heart of his public persona as a principled, ideological outsider. It frames his entire campaign as an act of political sleaze, orchestrated for long-term gain.
The attack also highlights the intense and personal rivalries simmering within the Republican Party as figures position themselves for influence in the post-Trump era. With Ramaswamy now facing coordinated opposition from the MAGA base, far-right activists, and internal party critics like the Haleys, his path to any future political office, especially in Ohio, appears increasingly fraught.
