Former GOP presidential primary contender and Ohio 2026 gubernatorial hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy spoke about public safety at a town hall in Cincinnati's Riverside neighborhood Monday night.

The entrepreneur and ally of President Donald Trump announced the town hall after video of a July 26 violent fight on Fourth and Elm Streets downtown went viral. That video portrayed a man being beaten by multiple assailants as well as a woman being punched and apparently knocked unconscious. Details about that fight and what sparked it continue to emerge. Five people have been arrested in connection with the fight.

Ramaswamy, who grew up in Evendale, answered questions from supporters and those curious about his run for governor at Jim and Jack's, a restaurant and bar.

Attendees also heard from Hamilt

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