Vivek Ramaswamy’s Super PAC, Victors Not Victims (V-PAC), faced scrutiny after accepting $275,000 in contributions from IT Serve Alliance, an organization known for its support of outsourcing American jobs. The donations were eventually refunded following backlash from conservatives within Ramaswamy’s own party.
IT Serve Alliance provided two contributions to V-PAC: $100,000 on November 18, 2025, and $175,000 on December 1, 2025. However, just two days later, on December 3, 2025, V-PAC returned the full $275,000 after significant controversy erupted online. This came shortly after Ramaswamy canceled a planned speech at IT Serve Alliance’s annual conference in Puerto Rico. The decision to withdraw followed criticism from conservatives regarding the organization’s stance on outsourcing.
Ohio Democratic Party spokeswoman Katie Seewer commented on the situation, stating, "Vivek’s allies’ willingness to accept more than a quarter of a million dollars from an organization that wants to outsource American jobs only to scramble to save face after getting caught proves once again Ohioans can’t trust Vivek Ramaswamy to fight for them." She added, "It’s on-brand for a candidate who calls Ohioans lazy and tells struggling families they’re just imagining the rising cost of living."
The controversy highlights the tension around outsourcing and its impact on American jobs, an issue that continues to resonate with voters across the political spectrum. While the refund aimed to mitigate backlash, the incident drew attention to the sources of financial support for Ramaswamy’s campaign efforts and raised questions about his alignment with voter priorities in Ohio and beyond.