Whither Vivek?

The Libertarian Institute · Nov 5, 2026

When Vivek Ramaswamy emerged onto the political scene, he provided a sense of hope for some that he might be a genuine alternative to the Republican establishment.

Vivek’s appeal to libertarians came through during his earliest moments on the campaign trail for the Republican presidential nomination. Calling for the abolition of the Department of Education, FBI, ATF, and IRS during an interview with Fox News Digital was music to the ears of small-government advocates.

During a 2024 speech, he even went so far as to declare, “I’m speaking to you as a libertarian at my own core.”

Perhaps…