Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican candidate for governor of Ohio and a billionaire businessman, drew online attention after attending the Ohio State home opener football game in Columbus on Saturday. He wore a black jersey with the Ohio State logo and the number 1, which did not match the team’s official red jerseys featuring striped sleeves. Critics online called the jersey a "Temu knockoff," comparing it to a "generic CVS" version or something "fresh off the rack at Walmart." Ramaswamy shared photos of himself with fans on the social media platform X, writing, "Great start to the season. Let’s go Bucks," a post that received over 3 million views and hundreds of comments. Some online users suggested that Ramaswamy’s choice of clothing might affect how voters perceive him. One commenter said, "I can’t vote for you with that jersey on I’m sorry man." Others noted that as a billionaire, Ramaswamy could easily afford an authentic jersey. One X user questioned, "You’re a billionaire, why don’t you own an officially licensed OSU jersey?" Another joked, "A billionaire in a knock-off jersey. That seems fitting." Ramaswamy, an Ohio native, Harvard graduate, and founder of a drug development company, has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump and won the GOP primary in May. Critics also pointed out that he appeared to have attended the U.S. Open in New York City the previous day. One X user commented, "This loser flies in late from NY tennis match, slaps on a $19.99 Walmart special OSU jersey, probably given to him by handlers, cuz, you know, optics, and does his kissing babies routine." Amy Acton, the Democratic nominee for governor of Ohio, criticized her opponent for attending the tennis tournament in a Saturday social media post, stating, "Vivek Ramaswamy thinks he is too good to spend Labor Day Weekend in Ohio, instead jetting off in his private plane to watch the US Open in VIP seating with his billionaire friends." Some commenters referenced a viral 2024 post by Ramaswamy in which he criticized American culture for valuing "mediocrity" over excellence. One X user wrote, "I thought celebrating sports was dumb?" while another added, "Man, mimicking the culture you mock… interesting." However, some users defended Ramaswamy, with one stating, "Hilarious how many people think claiming that Vivek's jersey is ‘fake’ or ‘cheap’ is a gotcha," and another writing, "THE next governor of O H I O! Ladies and gentlemen." Ramaswamy will face off against Acton in the November 3 election. Polls suggest the race is closely contested. The Independent has reached out to Ramaswamy’s campaign for comment.